Fights in Front of Fans Test Boxing’s Business in the Pandemic Era

Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz will fight on pay-per-view and in front of fans at the Alamodome. Two weeks ago, another big fight was not sold separately for viewers, and did not allow paying spectators.

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An Open Letter to Justin Turner and M.L.B.

Turner could not have been unaware of the pandemic’s severity when he insisted on celebrating his World Series win in close quarters with his Dodgers teammates. And Rob Manfred, baseball’s commissioner, can’t just blame one player.

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A.J. Hinch Hired by Tigers After Suspension for Astros Cheating

Thirty minutes after Hinch’s season-long punishment officially ended on Tuesday, Detroit contacted him. Three days later, he was officially introduced as manager.

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Steven Cohen Is Approved as Mets Owner After Clearing 2 Final Hurdles

M.L.B.’s owners voted to approve Cohen’s $2.4 billion purchase of the team, and New York City signed off on his taking over the lease of Citi Field.

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Herb Adderley, a Packers Hall of Fame Cornerback, Dies at 81

A defensive star in Green Bay — he ran back seven interceptions for touchdowns — he played on five championship teams under Vince Lombardi and one in Dallas.

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‘It’s Like Playing With Kobe’: An Unlikely Intergenerational Bridge Team

Some of world’s best bridge players are in their 70s. They joined a teenagers’ team for an online tournament.

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The Lessons of the Pirate League

There will always be critics of a soccer super league, those who say the hurdles are too high, that it could never work. Except, of course, that one time when it did.

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Justin Herbert and the Chargers Veer Happily Off Course

Herbert took a strange route to the starting quarterback’s job, and his emergence as arguably the most effective rookie passer this season has been an unexpected windfall in Los Angeles.

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You Want to Talk French Tennis? Start With the Four Musketeers

Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste helped win the Davis Cup six times. Roland Garros was built for their title defense.

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Who Is Mark Vines? He Once Dominated Paris

The American was the surprise winner of the tournament in 1981 and then won only one match the rest of his career.

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The Swagger of Denis Shapovalov

A rising young player with a lot of passion for tennis and rapping.

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Travis Roy, Who Inspired Millions After a Hockey Tragedy, Dies at 45

After an awkward fall 11 seconds into his first Boston University game left him a quadriplegic, he dedicated his life to advocacy for similarly disabled people.

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Arizona Coyotes Let Go of Draftee Convicted in Bullying Case

The Arizona Coyotes knew that the player, Mitchell Miller, had been convicted of violating the Ohio Safe Schools Act after he and another teenager abused a Black schoolmate with a developmental disability.

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Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

The star quarterback, who will miss this weekend’s game against Boston College, said he had “relatively mild” symptoms.

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Jimmy Orr, a Favorite Target of the Colts’ Unitas, Dies at 85

He and Baltimore’s Hall of Fame quarterback were a top passing combination in the ’60s. But he may be best remembered for the pass that never came his way.

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Tony La Russa Hired as White Sox Manager

La Russa, who has not managed a team in nearly a decade, will take over the team that he previously managed from 1979 to 1986. At 76, he is the oldest manager in the major leagues.

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Amid a Local Outbreak, a Historically Black University Cancels Basketball Season

The outlook has not been much better for basketball than football. “I wouldn’t use the word ‘disaster’ because that would be too light a term,” Seton Hall Coach Kevin Willard said.

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Tony La Russa Hired as White Sox Manager

La Russa, who has not managed a team in nearly a decade, will take over the team that he previously managed from 1979 to 1986. At 76, he is the oldest manager in the major leagues.

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M.L.S. Faces Complicated Playoff Math

The coronavirus sidelined the Colorado Rapids for a month. Other teams missed games, too. So how does a league fill a playoff field when the regular season is incomplete?

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NFL Week 8 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Lamar Jackson will look for room to run against unbeaten Pittsburgh, San Francisco will try to hand Seattle a losing streak and it’s Tua Time in Miami.

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Utah Jazz to Sell Majority Stake to Tech Entrepreneur Ryan Smith

The Miller family, which has owned at least 50 percent of the team since 1985, has agreed to sell a majority interest to Ryan Smith, a billionaire who co-founded a Utah software company.

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Lleyton Hewitt Wins International Tennis Hall of Fame Fan Vote

NEWPORT, R.I. – Thousands of dedicated tennis fans from 140 nations rallied behind the candidates they believe are deserving of tennis’ ultimate honor in the Class of 2021 International Tennis Hall of Fame Fan Vote presented by BNP Paribas. Following a four-week voting period, the results are in. Of the five nominated candidates, Australian great [...]

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M.L.B. Says Justin Turner Refused to Stay Off Field After Dodgers’ Win

“Turner’s decision to leave isolation and enter the field was wrong and put everyone he came in contact with at risk,” the league said in a statement.

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After a Dampened Celebration, Enduring Glory Still Awaits the Dodgers

For years, Los Angeles’s players have borne the burden of a title drought. The unusual circumstances of their World Series win won’t dim the joy and relief that come with the long-awaited championship.

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Utah Jazz to Sell Majority Stake to Tech Entrepreneur

The Miller family, which has owned at least 50 percent of the team since 1985, has agreed to sell a majority interest to Ryan Smith, a billionaire who co-founded a Utah software company.

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Virus-Stricken Wisconsin Cancels Nebraska Game

The Big Ten football schedule did not leave any room for rescheduling games upended by the coronavirus.

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The Dallas Cowboys Are Reeling After Another Injury and Another Loss

Dallas (2-5) began its season with loads of optimism. But injuries to Dak Prescott and Andy Dalton, and a bad loss to Washington, have the team on the trade market.

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The N.B.A.’s $500 Million Hope for the Holidays

The N.B.A. is eyeing a December start for the 2020-21 season to help stem the financial toll of the pandemic, but the tight turnaround presents its own issues for teams.

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Blake Snell, Kevin Cash and a Decision That Will Haunt the Rays

Blake Snell was dominating the Dodgers in a must-win World Series game. Kevin Cash still pulled him, raising painful questions of what might have been.

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Looking Back on Baseball’s Silent Season

Empty stadiums, player protests and Covid-19 outbreaks shook up the sport. Maybe that’s a good thing.

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How to Run a Race in a Time of Surging Coronavirus

Runners must decide whether we feel comfortable racing in-person and, if so, how we can best protect ourselves and others.

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Looking Back on Baseball’s Silent Season

Empty stadiums, player protests and Covid-19 outbreaks shook up the sport. Maybe that’s a good thing.

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In Canada, Hockey Struggles to Return Amid the Pandemic

Because of concerns about the coronavirus, two of the three top junior leagues have yet to start their seasons. One of them may be allowed to resume only if it bans body checking.

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Kyler Murray Is Leading the Arizona Cardinals on a Joy Ride

The second-year quarterback is thriving in Coach Kliff Kingsbury’s hot rod offense, leading his team to a shocking overtime win against Seattle and racking up yards on the ground and in the air.

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Justin Turner Was Pulled From Game 6 After Positive Virus Test

The test result was announced after the end of the game, which the Dodgers won to clinch the World Series title. Turner was seen on the field with his teammates during the postgame celebration.

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World Series Game 6: Live Updates

The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking to wrap up their first championship in more than three decades, while the Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to extend the season by one more day.

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The Other Rookie Star of the World Series? Globe Life Field

While the Texas Rangers did not make the postseason, their new ballpark has provided an unlikely yet oddly fitting setting for this World Series.

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Barcelona President Quits on Eve of Vote to Oust Him

Josep Maria Bartomeu said he and his entire board had stepped down.

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What to Watch as Dodgers Face Rays in World Series Game 6

Tony Gonsolin will be on the mound for Los Angeles as it tries to close out the series, while Blake Snell will be pitching for Tampa Bay.

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What to Watch as Dodgers Face Rays in World Series Game 6

Tony Gonsolin will be on the mound for Los Angeles as it tries to close out the series, while Blake Snell will be pitching for Tampa Bay.

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The Dallas Cowboys Are Reeling After Another Injury and Another Loss

Dallas began its season with loads of optimism. But injuries to Dak Prescott and Andy Dalton, and a bad loss to Washington, have the team on the brink of collapse.

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Russian Biathlete Loses His Medals, His Country’s Latest Defeat

When the Court of Arbitration for Sport stripped a biathlete of his medals from two Olympics, it also knocked Russia out of the top spot for golds in Sochi.

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Who Are The Favorites To Win The 2021 Australian Open?

by Kristen Rainey The global sports calendar may have been ravaged in 2020 due to the pandemic, but there are some signs that next year could be a lot more normal in terms of sporting events. There will be postponed events from this year, such as the Olympics and football’s European Championships to watch, along [...]

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Another Double Amputee’s Fight for the Olympics Is Dealt a Major Setback

Blake Leeper says his prostheses level the playing field. But World Athletics has successfully argued that they give him an unfair advantage by making him artificially taller.

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An Early Look at the 2021 Grand Slams: Who are the Favorites?

It’s fair to say it’s been a funny old year for tennis. While Wimbledon was cancelled completely, the French Open didn’t take place until October, and the US Open saw a list of dropouts almost a mile long due to the pandemic. 2021 will likely go ahead as planned, even if the majority of tournaments [...]

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With Title in Sight, the Dodgers Are Armed and Ready to Get Creative

Los Angeles has a wealth of pitching options for two more potential World Series games. If the club can get the combination right, it could mean the end of a long title drought.

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In a Must-Win Game 6, Rays Plan to Turn Up the Aggressiveness

Tampa Bay Manager Kevin Cash said he felt like his pitchers had been too conservative so far in the World Series. Fortunately for the Rays, it will be Blake Snell, their ace, on the mound on Tuesday.

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World Rugby Bars Transgender Women, Baffling Players

World Rugby is the first international sports federation to block transgender women from global competitions, even though it has long preached a motto of inclusivity.

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The Dallas Cowboys Are Reeling After Another Injury and Another Loss

Dallas began its season with loads of optimism. But injuries to Dak Prescott and Andy Dalton, and a bad loss to Washington, have the team on the brink of collapse.

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What Went Wrong for the Patriots? Everything

Bill Belichick blamed “offense, defense, special teams, running, passing, defending the run, defending the pass, ball security, tackling, blocking.”

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A Bid to Steal Home Offers a Taste of the 20th Century

No, it wasn’t 1955 in Yankee Stadium, but yes, Manuel Margot tried to match Jackie Robinson in the World Series.

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As a Coach and a Cop in Minneapolis, Where Would He Draw the Line?

While his city struggles with the pandemic and wounds laid bare by George Floyd’s killing, Charles Adams embodies the everyday people trying to make change.

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The Erasure of Arsenal's Mesut Özil

A year ago, he was one of the Premier League’s highest-paid players. Now, after angering China and refusing a pay cut, he has simply vanished.

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Clayton Kershaw Steadies Dodgers and Puts a World Series Within Reach

Los Angeles rebounded after a wild loss on Saturday to beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 and move to within one win of a championship.

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What We Learned From Week 7 of the NFL Season

Baker Mayfield caught fire after a rough start, the Steelers held on to beat the Titans and no one wants to win the N.F.C. East.

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Titans' Missed Kick Keeps Steelers Unbeaten

Pittsburgh (6-0) was brilliant for one half, then needed a defensive stand and a missed field-goal attempt to hold off Tennessee (5-1) in a battle of two of the A.F.C.’s most formidable teams.

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Lewis Hamilton Sets Formula One Wins Record

Finishing the Portuguese Grand Prix about 25 seconds ahead of his Mercedes teammate, Hamilton recorded his 92nd victory to pass Michael Schumacher on the career list.

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The Jets Kept Buffalo Out of the End Zone. It Wasn’t Enough.

Coach Adam Gase ceded the offensive play-calling duties and the Jets built a 10-0 lead. But the Bills used six field goals to end a two-game skid.

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Is 2021 The Year That Elina Svitolina Finally Achieves Grand Slam Success?

  World No. 5 Elina Svitolina has enjoyed a hugely positive 2020, claiming two WTA singles titles and racking up over $600,000 in prize money. The Ukrainian was victorious in Monterrey, outlasting Marie Bouzkova in an energy-sapping three-hour battle at the beginning of March to claim her first success of the season. The 26-year old now has [...]

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Brett Phillips Becomes the Rays’ Latest Unlikely Hero

Phillips may have been the last hitter the Rays wanted in a do-or-die situation in the World Series. But he delivered one of the most memorable hits in team history to win Game 4.

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N.F.L. Punishes Titans for Their Handling of Coronavirus Outbreak

A heavy fine, but no suspensions, come after two dozen players and staff members tested positive.

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Nurmagomedov announced his U.F.C. retirement in the octagon after defending his lightweight title.

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Sports Came Back in 2020. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Aggressive coronavirus testing made the restart of professional sports possible, but the financial pain of empty arenas lingers and plans for next year are up in the air.

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Rays Stun the Dodgers With a Chaotic Walk-Off Win in Game 4

The Dodgers needed one more out to take a 3-1 lead in the Series, but they made two mistakes on a wild final play that gave the Rays a memorable Game 4 victory.

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Early Virus Scares Kept the M.L.B. Season on Track

With the season’s finish line in sight, M.L.B.’s medical director said the outbreaks among the Cardinals and the Marlins this summer were a “wake-up call” that ultimately helped the sport.

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Nurmagomedov announced his U.F.C. retirement in the octagon after defending his lightweight title.

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Nurmagomedov announced his U.F.C. retirement in the octagon after winning.

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U.F.C. 254: Live Updates and Results

Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is undefeated, faces Justin Gaethje for the U.F.C.’s lightweight championship in a bout that showcases the drama and story lines of 2020.

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Austin Barnes Give the Dodgers an Unlikely Lift at the Plate

Barnes, a backup catcher, has been a mainstay in the World Series for the Dodgers because of his defense, but he delivered a home run and a timely bunt in Game 3.

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How a Journeyman Infielder Taught Dave Roberts to Slow the Game Down

When Roberts was an information-hungry 26-year-old in the minor leagues, he soaked up valuable advice from a veteran third baseman named Jeff Manto that still serves him.

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World Series: Dodgers Top the Rays in Game 3 With a Stellar Pitching Performance

Walker Buehler delivered an outstanding performance on the mound, allowing one run and three hits while collecting 10 strikeouts.

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Antonio Brown Plans to Visit Buccaneers as His Suspension Nears Its End

Brown, who has not played since Week 2 last season, still faces an N.F.L. investigation into accusations that he sexually assaulted his former trainer in 2017 and 2018.

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U.F.C. 254: What to Watch for

Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Justin Gaethje in a highly anticipated main event that was not on the radar at the start of 2020.

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U.F.C. 254: What to Watch for

Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Justin Gaethje in a highly anticipated main event that was not on the radar at the start of 2020.

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Antonio Brown Plans to Visit Buccaneers as His Suspension Nears Its End

Brown, who has not played since Week 2 last season, still faces an N.F.L. investigation into accusations that he sexually assaulted his former trainer in 2017 and 2018.

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Black Players Continued a Mentoring Tradition Amid a Pandemic

When this year’s minor league season was canceled, several veteran African-American M.L.B. players got on Instagram and set up Zoom calls to pay forward the guidance they received.

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There’s No Spraying in Baseball This Year. Until the World Series.

Social distancing rules and limits on alcohol have toned down this year’s clinching celebrations. But there may be one last big party coming.

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The Big Ten’s Rocky Road Back to Football

In response to the coronavirus, the conference first said no to fall football on its campuses. Then, after being pulled in different directions by players, politicians and others, the league reversed course.

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Aston Villa, Sassuolo and a Wild Start to the European Season

A glance at the standings across Europe’s major leagues this week is enough to make you wonder if something strange is happening. And if it can last.

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Doping Tests Are Returning, but It Might Be Too Late

The coronavirus pandemic made collecting blood and urine samples extremely difficult. It also made 2020 an ideal opportunity for those who wanted to cheat.

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Daniel Jones Trips and Falls. So Do the Giants.

Daniel Jones was on his way to giving the Giants a signature play. Until he wasn’t.

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Derrick Henry and the Art of the Stiff Arm

The stiff arm is a move as old as football, but Henry, the supersize Titans running back, has made it his own. Defenders beware.

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Winter Sports Athletes Are Crisscrossing Europe for Races. Is That a Good Idea?

A World Cup schedule demands what medical experts have been advising against since March — large group gatherings and international travel.

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Another Failed Drug Test Is Linked to a Bob Baffert Horse

In September, the Baffert-trained filly Gamine tested positive for a banned substance for the second time this year, according to two people familiar with the results of the test. It was the 28th violation in Baffert’s career.

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Bill Mathis, a Durable Original Jet, Is Dead at 81

A versatile running back, he spent his entire 10-year career with the franchise, playing in 140 games — including Super Bowl III — and missing only three.

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Rays Rely on a Bullpen With a Simple Aim: Throw It Over the Plate

A relatively unheralded group of relievers has been crucial to Tampa Bay’s success this year, bucking the trend among recent contenders.

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Covid-19 Dims the Friday Night Lights of Texas Football

The Friday night lights of high school football have dimmed or been shut down through much of the Rio Grande Valley.

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TV Ratings for Many Sports Are Down. Don’t Read Too Much Into It Yet.

Incomplete data, a variety of new factors and an odd 2020 mean it’s way too early to know why Americans are watching less of some of the most popular leagues.

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NFL Week 7 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

A matchup of 5-0 teams in Tennessee is the week’s main event. But keep your eyes on a potential upset in Arizona as Kyler Murray leads his upstart Cardinals against the 5-0 Seahawks.

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World Series: Rays Bounce Back With a Narrow Win Over the Dodgers

Brandon Lowe burst out of his slump with two home runs, and Blake Snell was dominant on the mound as Tampa Bay rebounded from a lopsided Game 1 loss.

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Clause in Citi Field Lease Could Impede Steve Cohen’s Mets Purchase

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office said it was looking into whether insider trading convictions at Cohen’s former hedge fund might prohibit the billionaire from buying the Mets.

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Stan Van Gundy Hired as Coach of the Pelicans

Van Gundy, who will take his fourth head coaching job, had most recently been an analyst for TNT and one of the most politically outspoken figures in professional sports through his Twitter account.

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Westminster Dog Show Moving to Lyndhurst in June

The event, long a fixture at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, will move to Lyndhurst, a riverside estate in Westchester County, in June to comply with pandemic restrictions.

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Mookie Betts Leads the Dodgers’ Stars With a Masterful Performance

The Dodgers overwhelmed the Rays in Game 1, with Betts showing off the consistent excellence that convinced Los Angeles to sign him to a 12-year contract.

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Teofimo Lopez Has No Lack of Confidence, or Championship Belts

Brooklyn’s rising boxing star was disappointed by how easily he beat Vasiliy Lomachenko. “We took away his blueprint.”

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Tyrese Haliburton Goes from His Childhood Bedroom to the NBA Draft

Tyrese Haliburton is one of many college stars forced to stay idle ahead of the draft because of the pandemic.

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LeBron James on Black Voter Participation, Misinformation and Trump

In an interview, the recently crowned N.B.A. champion addressed his latest political push: combating misinformation among Black communities before Election Day.

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LeBron James on Black Voter Participation, Misinformation and Trump

In an interview, the recently crowned N.B.A. champion addressed his latest political push: combating misinformation among Black communities before Election Day.

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At the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, All Athletes Are Equal

The new museum in Colorado Springs is based on the idea that a wheelchair basketball player trains just as hard as any other basketball player.

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How Nick Saban Made It to Alabama's Kickoff on Saturday

Alabama’s immense resources and a newly developed Southeastern Conference policy paved the way for Saban to return to the field only days after he tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Flattened Basketballs as Art

The sport is considered an art form, and the artist Tyrrell Winston would agree.

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The Steelers Style Isn’t Old-Fashioned. Call It Retro Chic.

Pittsburgh didn’t panic when things went south in 2019. That patience has paid off with a team worthy of its predecessors.

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The Dodgers piled on the runs and seized control of the World Series.

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World Series Game 1: Live Updates

The Tampa Bay Rays are in their first World Series since 2008, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are back for the third time in four years.

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Should a Neutral-Site World Series Become Baseball’s New Normal?

Scott Boras, the most sport’s most powerful agent, thinks M.L.B.’s marquee event deserves more pageantry, which isn’t easy to produce quickly in a two-city Series.

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After Doping Scandal, Russia Hacked the Olympics, U.S. and Britain Say

After suffering embarrassment over its doping scheme, Russia tried cyberattacks against the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea and was targeting the postponed Tokyo Olympics too, American and British officials said.

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Did Bayern Complete Its Rebuild While No One Noticed?

Bayern’s second treble arrived seven years after its first. But those who have long suggested its veteran team needed rejuvenation might be surprised to learn the job is already done.

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What to Expect From the Dodgers and Rays in World Series Game 1

The battle for the 2020 World Series title starts tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Did Bayern Complete Its Rebuild While No One Noticed?

Bayern’s second treble arrived seven years after its first. But those who have long suggested its veteran team needed rejuvenation might be surprised to learn the job is already done.

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What to Expect From the Dodgers and Rays in World Series Game 1

The battle for the 2020 World Series title starts tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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World Series Preview: A Clash of Coasts and Contrasts

Los Angeles vs. Tampa Bay. Big spenders vs. penny-pinchers. Stars vs. relative unknowns. The Dodgers and the Rays both dominated to get to this point, but did so in different ways.

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Hockey Broadcaster Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick Retires

Emrick, NBC’s lead play-by-play voice known for his myriad ways to describe puck movement, had called N.H.L. games for 40 seasons.

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U.S. Charges Russian Intelligence Officers in Major Cyberattacks

Prosecutors said the suspects hacked elections in France and the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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The Bills Won the Stefon Diggs Trade. Right?

Diggs has powered Buffalo’s high-powered offense. But Justin Jefferson, selected with a pick acquired in the Diggs trade, has been nearly as good for Minnesota.

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Washington, Houston and Philadelphia Had Their Games Decided by Failed 2-Point Conversions

Washington, Houston and Philadelphia all had their games decided by a lack of execution on conversions late in their games.

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What We Learned From Week 6 of the NFL Season

The Titans rumbled for 601 yards in an overtime win. The Steelers crushed the Browns, the Buccaneers upset the Packers and the lowly Giants finally gave New Jersey a win.

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Tampa Bay's Defense Leads Team to Win Over Green Bay

The team wanted Tom Brady to smooth out its offense so its defense could shine. In a dominant win over Green Bay, that’s exactly what happened.

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A 30-Mile Canoe Trip Through Alaska’s Tongass National Forest

The Honker Divide Canoe Route draws intrepid travelers through the world’s largest intact temperate rainforest. But the lifting of logging restrictions may indelibly alter its character.

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‘They Just Get It’: How Women in M.L.B. Found Support in a Group Text

In 2019, Jen Wolf felt a lack of support for women like her trying to find work in professional baseball. The group chat she started has become a rare place for mentoring and understanding.

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Losing Courtside Camaraderie in the Covid Era

With fan attendance most likely limited, if not in doubt, for next season, our former columnist reflects on what could be lost from courtside observers.

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Dodgers Rally to Win N.L.C.S. and Reach 3rd World Series in 4 Years

Los Angeles, once down by three games to one in the series, fell behind in Game 7 but came back to earn a return trip to the World Series.

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After Shutout Loss to Miami, Jets Stand as Only Winless Team

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns for the Dolphins, who gave the rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa his first N.F.L. action late in the fourth quarter.

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After Shutout Loss to Miami, Jets Stand as Only Winless Team

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns for the Dolphins, who gave the rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa his first N.F.L. action late in the fourth quarter.

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NFL Week 6: Results and Highlights from Sunday's Games

The Titans rumbled for 601 yards, the Steelers crushed the Browns and the lowly Giants finally gave New Jersey a win.

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Patriots Struggle to Find Their Way After Schedule Shuffle

For only the second time under Bill Belichick, New England (2-3) has a losing record after five games. The team looked out of sorts in a game that had been postponed twice because of Covid-19.

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Virgil van Dijk's Knee Injury Will Need Surgery, Liverpool Says

Virgil van Dijk’s knee surgery will dent his club’s Premier League title hopes. But it’s also a reminder that this season’s champions will be the teams that survive as much as excel.

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Ron Rivera Loses Late Gamble, and Giants Win Their First Game

Washington failed a 2-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter, giving the Giants their first win of the season, 20-19, in Week 6.

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What the N.B.A.’s East Teams Need: Playmakers and Trade Partners

Some teams are one move away from contention. Others, not so much. Here are our suggestions for how each team can improve.

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Football’s Boo Birds Are All Cooped Up

N.F.L. fans in the Northeast, lusty booers in normal times, have had to watch their teams’ dim performances from afar, without recourse. “I have no way to release my venom,” one Jets fan said.

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Sports to Watch This Week

Sports rebounded from early closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Though several league bubbles have popped, these tournaments and titles are yet to be taken.

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Rays Thwart Astros’ Comeback and Reach Their Second World Series

With a victory over Houston in Game 7 of the A.L.C.S., Tampa Bay avoided becoming the second team to lose a seven-game series after taking a 3-0 lead.

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Fred Dean, Sack Specialist Who Ignited 49ers Dynasty, Dies at 68

Dean helped lead San Francisco to two Super Bowl victories, transforming the team into an N.F.L. powerhouse. He died of Covid-19.

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Nick Saban Cleared to Coach Alabama, Days After Testing Positive for Coronavirus

The coach can take the field for Saturday’s game against Georgia after a series of negative tests.

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What the N.B.A.’s West Teams Need: Shooters and Shady Texts

It will take some teams more than one off-season to retool themselves into contention, but there is at least one thing each team can do to improve. Here are our suggestions.

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‘How Weird Is All of This?’ Fans Return to a Warped Ballpark Experience

The National League Championship Series gave fans their first chance to watch M.L.B. action in person, but it wasn’t a typical stadium outing.

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Astros Battle Back to Force a Game 7 Against the Rays

Tampa Bay will start Charlie Morton, a former Astro, in a do-or-die game Saturday night, hoping to avoid joining the 2004 Yankees as the only teams to lose a series after taking a 3-0 lead.

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Will Smith Homers Off Will Smith, and the Dodgers Top the Braves

Yes, you read that correctly.

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Why a Perfect Spiral Football Pass Doesn’t Break the Laws of Physics

These physicists were never amazing football players, but they’ve helped explain some of the magic when a quarterback goes deep.

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Nick Saban Tested Positive for Coronavirus. Will He Coach Against Georgia?

Probably not. But let’s look at the rules and what college football’s most famous coach said.

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Patriots and Colts Cancel Practice After Virus Positives

Indianapolis quickly reverses course after announcing four positives, saying re-testing had given different results.

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Suggestions for a Better Project Big Picture

Whispered plans for restructuring English soccer vanished as soon as they were exposed to sunlight. But the problems they targeted are real, and some of the ideas are worth adopting.

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Astros Strike Early and Late to Stay Alive

Houston became the first team to hit leadoff and walk-off homers in the same postseason game.

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Merseyside Derby? Carlo Ancelotti Would Rather Talk About Crosby

His Everton squad is leading the Premier League entering Saturday’s Merseyside Derby, but a manager who has seen it all has never been single-minded when it comes to soccer.

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Who Could Be the Next Grand Slam Singles Winner in Women’s Tennis?

There were two new Grand Slam singles winners in women’s tennis in 2020, as Sofia Kenin and Iga Swiatek prevailed in the Australian Open and French Open respectively. With so many talented young players in the women’s game today, there could be more maiden Grand Slam champions in 2021. Here are three who look to be [...]

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Astros Strike Early and Late to Stay Alive

Houston became the first team to hit leadoff and walk-off homers in the same postseason game.

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How the Most Socially Progressive Pro League Got That Way

The women of the W.N.B.A. have made it a hotbed of activism, leading the way for higher-profile professional leagues in combining social action and sports.

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Randy Arozarena, the Rays’ Cuban Star, Was Honed in Mexico

“I’m Cuban, but it’d be an honor for me to represent Mexico,” said Randy Arozarena, the rookie who has taken the postseason by storm.

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Nick Saban Has the Virus. The Runaway Train of College Football Keeps Rolling.

As games are postponed and coronavirus outbreaks spike on campuses, nothing seems capable of stopping the juggernaut, regardless of the consequences.

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Lauren Fleshman’s Feminist Approach to Coaching

She won national championships but her career likely suffered because made herself too thin. Now she is coaching an all-female running team to make sure others don’t suffer the same fate.

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Southeastern Conference’s Crises Show How College Football Teeters Day by Day

The biggest league in college football has postponed two games this week and seen the sport’s most famous coach enter isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus.

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N.F.L.’s Next Man Up Ethos Persists Through Injury and Pandemic

Football encourages fans to distance themselves from players’ humanity, rendering gruesome injuries like Dak Prescott’s and Covid-19 shutdowns like the Titans’ mere occupational hazards.

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Clippers Are Hiring Tyronn Lue as Their New Coach

Lue will take over as Paul George and Kawhi Leonard each have only one guaranteed year remaining with the Clippers before they can return to free agency.

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Daryl Morey Steps Down as G.M. of the Houston Rockets

Morey’s tweet expressing support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters last fall initiated a rift between the N.B.A. and the Chinese government.

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Astros Heckler Torments Team With Megaphone

A White Sox fan had a balcony overlooking the stadium where the Astros were playing. He couldn’t pass up the opportunity to shame them for their cheating scandal.

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Le Football Français ébranlé par une Culture Toxique au sein de sa Fédération

Forte de ses succès dans les stades mais minée par des plaintes visant certains hauts responsables, la Fédération Française de Football a engagé un consultant extérieur. Il a relevé des accusations de harcèlement, de comportements déplacés et de sexisme.

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A Mound Visit, a Quick Read and a Lifeline for the Astros

Houston beat Tampa Bay to stay alive in the A.L.C.S., in part, because Manager Dusty Baker decided to trust Zack Greinke. “I saw the look in Zack’s eyes.”

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The Jets and Giants Are Both 0-5. Can It Get Worse?

This may not be the worst year in New York football history. But there are a handful of reasons to think at least one team will pull it together.

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The Jets and Giants Are Both 0-5. Can It Get Worse?

This may not be the worst year in New York football history. But there are a handful of reasons to think at least one team will pull it together.

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Iker Casillas on Real Madrid, Spain and the 'Madness' of It All

The former goalkeeper on Real Madrid, managing Clásico rivalries and the “madness” of the toughest three weeks of his career.

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The red-hot Browns and Steelers will resume a fierce rivalry. The Chiefs and Bills will try to get back on track. And the Packers will try to pick up where they left off before their bye week.

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Dodgers Bury the Braves and Rewrite the Record Books

Five home runs, 13 hits, and 15 runs scored — and that was all in just the first three innings.

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Murky Financial Forecast Looms Over Yankees’ Off-Season Questions

The Yankees have several roster issues to solve, but their biggest question is one every M.L.B. team will confront: How much can they spend after a pandemic-affected season?

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At Cal, a Covid Survivor Keeps Watch Over Football’s Return

Every college program in America is trying to keep the coronavirus away. But not all of them are being guided by a staff member who has lived through it.

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The Cleveland Browns Are 4-1 As Moneyball Strategy Pays Off

Cleveland’s results may not have followed the analytics strategist Paul DePodesta’s initial vision, but a 4-1 record is math anyone can do.

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In England, Virus Restrictions Close Some Doors but Leave Others Ajar

In a country where pubs can welcome customers but open-air stadiums cannot, the incoherence of government regulations is on full display in soccer.

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Jets Cut Ties With Le’Veon Bell

The Jets released the running back, their marquee free-agent signing from 2019, not even halfway through his four-year, $52.5 million contract.

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N.F.L. Tuesday? Virus Outbreak Pushes Bills-Titans to Odd Day

The Bills and Titans’ Tuesday night game is sacrosanct scheduling for a league that prizes little over routine. But the N.F.L.’s desire to keep its calendar on track leaves little room for changes.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The star forward tested positive while on international duty with Portugal. He is asymptomatic, national team officials said.

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Fastballs and Homers: Braves Win a Playoff Archetype

With fans on hand in Texas, dominant pitching and the long ball sank the Dodgers.

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After the Grand Slams, Tennis Plots Its Growth Plan

Tournaments that have battled for airtime on ESPN for years are headed for the Tennis Channel. Can the sport grow with a lesser presence on the top sports networks?

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Is Mookie Betts the Piece That Pushes the Dodgers to a Title?

If the star outfielder can help end the Dodgers’ 32-year championship drought, he could quickly carve a distinct spot in the history of the club — and in Los Angeles.

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Colleges Are Cutting Varsity Sports. That Could Be a Good Thing.

Few of the cut programs will perish, instead transitioning to club teams that allow athletes to continue playing more on their terms, without the strain of the N.C.A.A. rule book.

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N.W.H.L. Prioritizes Independent Team Ownership in New Model

The league is replacing its commissioner, the league founder Dani Rylan Kearney, as it seeks to secure independent ownership for four of its six teams heading into its sixth season.

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N.B.A.’s Hollywood Ending Still Leaves Questions

There’s a champion (Lakers) and a tally of players with the coronavirus (zero). But as for a date (?), location (??) and salary cap (???) for next season, no one is sure.

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How Mike Brosseau Went From Undrafted to October Hero

Four years ago, 1,216 other players were picked instead of Brosseau in the major league draft. But his perseverance led to a moment of glory, and an A.L.C.S. berth for the Rays.

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For Both Swiatek and Nadal, Staying ‘In the Moment’ at French Open Was Key

Swiatek sought help specifically to tune away outside pressures. Nadal has spent a long career being realistic about problems. They each rolled through the French Open without losing a set.

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How Russell Wilson’s Latest Clutch Drive Beat the Vikings

A potential league M.V.P., Wilson led the Seahawks on another game-winning drive — the 30th of his career — Sunday night. “He’s as good as you can get,” Seattle Coach Pete Carroll said.

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Play Hard. Have Fun. Don’t Touch Anyone.

In Massachusetts, rules changes brought on by the pandemic are forcing soccer players and coaches to adapt to a very different game.

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Bringing Perfect Waves to the Masses

Wavemakers have proved they can manufacture ideal surfing conditions. But can they scale it?

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Joe Morgan, Hall of Fame Second Baseman, Is Dead at 77

Morgan, who later became a well-known television commentator, was among the smallest great players in the history of the game and among the greatest second basemen.

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Winless Falcons Fire Coach and General Manager

Atlanta is the second team to clean house to try to salvage its season.

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‘Everything Is Closed Down.’ The Lack of Youth Sports Is a Crisis.

Despite a glut of sports on TV, the lack of youth leagues and teams in the pandemic could cost us for years to come.

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NFL Week 5: Results and Highlights From Sunday's Games

Dak Prescott’s season appears to be over, Alex Smith came back after nearly two years away, the Ravens demolished Joe Burrow and the Bengals, and the Raiders shocked the Chiefs.

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Cowboys Lose Prescott, Beat Giants

Dak Prescott’s gruesome ankle injury potentially sidelines him for the rest of the year, as the Dallas Cowboys rallied late to keep the Giants winless through five games.

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Dodgers and Braves Have Won With the Home Run. Can They Win Without It?

They were the top two teams in hitting the long ball. But Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, which will host the N.L.C.S., has proved to be stingy.

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Jets Start 0-5 for Third Time in Franchise History

Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray scored two touchdowns as the Cardinals stopped their two-game losing streak and beat the Jets, 30-10, at MetLife Stadium.

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For Novak Djokovic, Another Well-Meaning Effort Goes Off the Rails

Djokovic, the world No. 1, has tried repeatedly this year to build on his reputation as a leader and a champion. The results have been less than great.

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Sei Young Kim Wins Women’s P.G.A. Championship, Her First Major Title

Kim, 27, who entered the event as a 10-time winner on the tour, shot a seven-under 63 on Sunday to win her first major.

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Lewis Hamilton Ties Michael Schumacher’s Wins Record in Germany

Hamilton won his 91st Formula 1 race at the Eifel Grand Prix, with Schumacher’s record for titles in sight.

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Rafael Nadal Wins Unfathomable 13th French Title To Tie Roger Federer’s All-Time Majors Record

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   In an extremely one-sided drama-free final in front of barely a thousand fans in an empty and cavernous Chatrier Stadium in Paris, Rafael Nadal made history. He pummeled world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his unfathomable 13th French Open singles title to Roger Federer for the [...]

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How Rafael Nadal Won The French Open and His 20th Grand Slam Singles Title

Rafael Nadal won a 20th Grand Slam men’s singles championship to tie Roger Federer’s record. It was Nadal’s 13th title at the French Open.

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N.F.L. Postpones Broncos-Patriots Game Again After Another Covid Case

The league has not said when the teams will make up the game in an already crowded calendar

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At the French Open, Players Look to the Tao of Rafael Nadal

For many of the players, Nadal has given the most cleareyed view of a tournament held during a pandemic and a career chasing Grand Slam titles.

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The N.F.L.'s High Scores This Season Might Be Related to the Pand

Some look to the effects of the disruptions caused by the pandemic, while others find other explanations. But it’s irrefutable teams are scoring more points than in last season.

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2020 French Open: Men’s Final Preview

Rafael Nadal looks to win his 13th French Open title and Novak Djokovic will try to be the first person to beat him in the tournament’s final.

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Iga Swiatek Steamrolls Through the French Open, Besting Sofia Kenin in the Final

Swiatek became the first player from Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title. She did it without losing a set at Roland Garros, and no more than five games in any match.

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It’s Djokovic-Nadal Yet Again. But This French Open Duel Is Not Like the Others.

Rafael Nadal has been essentially unstoppable on clay. Novak Djokovic, though, could be that stopper.

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Iga Swiatek Wins Roland Garros In Most Devastating Title Run Since Steffi Graf In 1988

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Roland Garros became Poland Garros as 19-year-old Iga Swiatek of Raszyn, Poland became her country’s first ever Grand Slam singles champion by completing a devastating and surprising run to the women’s singles title at the French Championships. Swiatek, unseeded and ranked No. 54, defeated No. 3 seed and reigning Australian [...]

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For the Astros, One Final Hurdle to a Defiant World Series Return

Despite a losing record in the regular season, Houston has blitzed through the postseason and reached the A.L.C.S., where a crafty Rays squad awaits.

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2020 French Open: Women’s Final Preview

Sofia Kenin and Iga Swiatek face off, each looking to secure their first French Open title.

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Will This Be the Last French Open With Only Human Eyes Minding the Lines?

Clay-court events have been the last holdouts against electronic line calling, in large part because of how well the surface absorbs marks wherever a ball lands.

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Rays End Yankees’ Season With a Late Homer in Game 5

Mike Brosseau hit a solo home run off Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning to send Tampa Bay past the Yankees and into the A.L.C.S.

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In a Golden Era for the Yankees, the Mound Belonged to Whitey Ford

Ford was a mainstay on a series of dominant teams in the 1950s and ’60s, collecting nearly every record for World Series longevity along the way.

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Live Score and Updates of Lakers vs Heat Game 5

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can win the franchise’s 17th championship tonight by beating the Miami Heat in Game 5.

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Chinese State TV to Air N.B.A. for First Time Since Hong Kong Rift

China Central Television, a state-run network, stopped airing N.B.A. games after a team executive expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong last fall.

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Henrik Lundqvist Signs One-Year Contract With Capitals

On the first day of N.H.L. free agency, the longtime Rangers goaltender agreed to a one-year contract with the Capitals.

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Can Democracy Work at Barcelona, or Anywhere in Soccer?

The effort to oust Barcelona’s unpopular president has shown the power of fans. But giving supporters a bigger say doesn’t guarantee better decisions.

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Did Tom Brady Forget It Was Fourth Down?

As the defeated Buccaneers offense left the field against the Bears, Brady stayed, apparently thinking he still had another play.

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The French Open Will Probably Finish. But This Tournament Has Not Been Normal.

The Grand Slam tournament has played out as the coronavirus has gotten worse in Paris.

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Braves Buck Their Narrative and Break Through to the N.L.C.S.

After years of reaching the playoffs and then falling short, Atlanta is in the league championship series for the first time since 2001, thanks to a resurgent pitching staff.

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Reading All the Books on Nike, Déjà Vu Sets In

“Win at All Costs” is the latest effort, following books like “Swoosh,” “Bowerman and the Men of Oregon” and “No Logo,” to better understand the company.

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Yankees Beat Back the Rays, Giving Gerrit Cole a Shot at Game 5

A stout performance from Jordan Montgomery, coupled with some timely hitting, set up the Yankees to put their best pitcher on the mound in a winner-take-all showdown on Friday.

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2020 French Open: Men’s Semifinal Preview

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will try to push past two players who are in their first French Open semifinals.

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N.F.L. Again Reschedules Patriots and Titans Games

For the second consecutive week, the league had to move games, including another postponement for the Tennessee Titans, who have the league’s biggest outbreak. The Patriots also faced a second rescheduling.

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The Many Sides of Novak Djokovic, Out There for All to See

Djokovic is nothing like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Where they are private and controlled, he is an irreverent, emotional exhibitionist. Just look at the tape.

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I.C.M. Partners Buys Stellar Group, Acquiring a Foothold in Sports

International Creative Management Partners, one of the world’s big four talent agencies, will partner with a leading soccer agent in its effort to expand into sports.

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Randy Arozarena Can’t Stop Hitting

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The Rangers took a 6-foot-7 goalie in the later rounds. The Devils selected a wing to play with their cornerstone centers, and the Islanders tried to make the most of the draft without a first-round pick.

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The Lightning have held a parade and a stadium celebration, albeit with limited capacity. But each player getting a day with the trophy, a rite since 1995, is uncertain.

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The Lightning have held a parade and a stadium celebration, albeit with limited capacity. But each player getting a day with the trophy, a rite since 1995, is uncertain.

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Masahiro Tanaka struggled with his command, and Tampa Bay took advantage to force the Yankees into a must-win situation entering Game 4 on Thursday.

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The Seahawks and Vikings may rack up points while the Colts and the Buccaneers will try to keep rolling. That is, if the N.F.L. plays through its coronavirus setbacks.

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Djokovic appeared to be in pain in his neck, arms and legs, but said he didn’t “want to reveal too much” because he is still in contention for another Grand Slam singles title.

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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has his team on the brink of a championship at an unusual time, in an unusual year. The former Yankees star Reggie Jackson is watching.

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New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is among the confirmed cases in this week’s testing. Two more Tennessee Titans positive tests throw Sunday’s game against Buffalo into doubt.

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The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation has announced that the 2020 edition of its annual Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships pro tennis tournament will be held October 19-25 at the Boulevard tennis club. The popular annual tournament, Vero Beach’s leading international sporting event, was originally scheduled for April, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 [...]

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Manager Aaron Boone tried to take a page out of the Rays’ playbook to beat Tampa Bay, but it backfired without crucial buy-in from his pitcher.

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The 31-year-old Braves catcher has had a career hindered by injuries, but he delivered a momentum-swinging home run in Game 1 against the Marlins.

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The physical toll of the N.B.A. finals was on display before, during and after Los Angeles’s victory

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The pandemic is forcing players to reduce travel, so this BMW P.G.A. Championship near London has become homegrown.

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Many of the greats have played at the Wentworth Club, which began life as a grand English estate steeped in the past.

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Matthew Fitzpatrick, Once a Top Amateur, Tries to Conquer the Pros

The English golfer is now ranked No. 20 and has set his sights much higher.

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Smart money is on the Seattle quarterback receiving at least a vote or two this year. But the better bet, counter-intuitively, might be the Bills’ Josh Allen.

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Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs, but Tampa Bay hit homers off Deivi Garcia and J.A. Happ to tie the American League division series at one game apiece.

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Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin, the Australian Open champions, look to advance to the French Open semifinals against familiar opposition.

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Seattle Storm Win the W.N.B.A. Championship

The Storm beat the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces behind Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird, Jewell Loyd and a talented roster of veterans.

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The Storm beat the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces behind Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird, Jewell Loyd and a talented roster of veterans.

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Lafreniere, the consensus top prospect, had 112 points in 52 games last season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and joins the Rangers’ young core.

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Even those who despise the Houston Astros for their cheating scandal have trouble disparaging Baker, who has earned unrivaled good will over five decades in the majors.

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Schwartzman outlasted Thiem in a grinding match that lasted more than five hours.

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Jill Ellis Wants a Little More Company on the Sideline

A new initiative by U.S. Soccer and the former women’s national team coach will try to address the gender gap in top-flight coaching.

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Mesut Ozil, one of soccer’s highest-paid stars, has offered to save the club’s beloved dinosaur mascot, who has been delighting supporters and players for 27 years.

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A new initiative by U.S. Soccer and the former women’s national team coach will try to address the gender gap in top-flight coaching.

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Just 21, Deivi Garcia Will Become Yankees' Youngest Postseason Starter

Deivi Garcia, who was picked over the veteran Masahiro Tanaka, will be the youngest starting pitcher in Yankees postseason history.

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Monday Night Is Missing Its Mojo

Green Bay (4-0) beat Atlanta in an empty Lambeau Field, one of two games Monday night in an N.F.L. that keeps plowing headlong into the pandemic.

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LeBron James’s Teammates Beat Him, Then Joined Him

A handful of James’s Los Angeles Lakers teammates played for teams that knocked him out of past playoffs. No hard feelings?

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Two strong teams took 1-0 leads, and a third New York-Houston series seems likely.

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Houston fired O’Brien, its head coach and general manager, on Monday after four straight losses. Three N.F.C. teams also have to turn their seasons around.

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A well-disguised drop shot barely passes over the net and dies when it hits the red clay. Often, it has also been a winner in Paris.

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Sinner, 19, has caught the attention of the tennis world with his quick ascent up the singles rankings. His next test is Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

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Trevisan spent four years away from tennis as she was treated for an eating disorder. She recently opened up about her journey.

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N.F.L. Adds New Covid-19 Protocols to Keep Season on Track

The league introduced new measures, including video surveillance to monitor the wearing of masks while in team facilities or traveling, after postponing games because of an outbreak.

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A crafty left-hander, he appeared in three World Series for Los Angeles, backing up the likes of Koufax and Drysdale.

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The coronavirus pandemic has sent the soccer industry reeling, but money still flows to Mendes, one of the world’s most powerful agents. He just wrapped up another extremely profitable summer.

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The Aces Got to the Top With Physical Play. What Happened?

Las Vegas could lose the W.N.B.A. finals to the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. A return to bruising defense and attacking drives may save its season.

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Gerrit Cole and Kyle Higashioka Were a Scout’s Dream Pairing

Dave Keith scouted Gerrit Cole and Kyle Higashioka as amateurs in 2008 and immediately envisioned them as a battery in pinstripes. This year, it finally happened.

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Quinnen Williams Has Weapons Charge Against Him Dropped

The charge against Williams, a defensive lineman for the Jets, stemmed from the discovery of a handgun in his checked baggage at La Guardia Airport in March.

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Charles Haeger, Former MLB Player Suspected of Killing Ex-Girlfriend, Found Dead

The authorities said they had been looking for Charles Haeger since Friday, when his former girlfriend was fatally shot in her home in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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The Eagles Are 1-2-1. And in First Place in the N.F.C. East.

Want to make the playoffs with a losing record? Maybe join the N.F.L.’s worst division.

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Grinding for layups, absorbing contact, drawing defenders and passing to teammates; Butler was Mr. Inside.

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“I miss you guys,” Grigor Dimitrov said while sitting in an empty room and staring at a checkerboard of faces on video.

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There is a blessing and a curse to being the child of Olympic gold medalists. Cameron Burrell has world-beating speed in the family, but will that be enough?

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The Yankees are in an unfamiliar position as underdogs against Tampa Bay after losing eight of their 10 games against the Rays in the regular season.

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The One Name the W.N.B.A. Won’t Say

Players have united to depose a sitting senator in Georgia, who has clashed with the Black Lives Matter movement and is an owner of the Atlanta Dream.

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Korda has three victories at the top level of tennis. He is part of a wave this French Open of players who benefit by the lack of crowds and other changes.

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Alexander Zverev’s Illness Puts French Open Health Protocols in Focus

After losing to Jannik Sinner, Zverev said he “shouldn’t have played” and had a fever and difficulty breathing. Tournament officials said Zverev did not report his symptoms before the match.

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For Second Straight Game, Giants Are Kept Out of the End Zone

An interception ended the Giants’ fourth-quarter push, and a postgame fight marred the Rams’ 17-9 win on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

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Odell Beckham Jr. ran right past the Cowboys, Joe Burrow got his first career win and Tom Brady turned back the clock.

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Cardinals’ Trust in Bob Gibson Went Beyond His Fastball and Slider

“I had a commitment to his heart,” Manager Johnny Keane once said about sticking with Gibson in a Game 7 when he was pitching on two days’ rest and coming off a 10-inning complete game.

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Storm Rout Aces, Taking a 2-0 W.N.B.A. Finals Lead

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points as Seattle moved within a victory of a W.N.B.A. title.

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All four series feature division rivals facing off, but the packed schedule means regular-season tactics might not cut it.

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It’s not your imagination. This glut of sports events is kind of epic.

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Dives for loose balls. Flops to draw fouls. Soaked facial hair. They all lead to sweat on the court, and that’s a problem when N.B.A. players are running up and down the floor.

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Live NFL Scores Tracker and Updates

Even as the league scrambles to deal with an outbreak among the Tennessee Titans and Cam Newton’s positive Covid-19 test thwarting the Patriots-Chiefs matchup, football’s schedule will rumble on.

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Marcelo Bielsa and Leeds Claim a Point, and Some More Admirers

A point against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City felt like a victory for Leeds. But for Bielsa and his many admirers, the journey always says more than the scoreboard.

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Simona Halep Upset in French Open by Iga Swiatek

Swiatek bounced Halep, the top seed, in straight sets in the fourth round to deliver the biggest surprise so far in the tournament.

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As the Miami Heat Evolved, So Did Udonis Haslem

Haslem, 40, has been with the Heat for all six of their runs to the N.B.A. finals. He hasn’t been a starter for years, but he remains vital to an ever-changing franchise.

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2020 French Open: What to Watch on Sunday

As the round of 16 gets underway, Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep are featured against a pair of players with bright futures.

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Swiss Skydiver, With a Last-Minute Jockey, Wins the Preakness Stakes

Robby Albarado was called in late to ride Swiss Skydiver, who became the sixth filly to win the race and the first to do so since 2009.

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Robby Albarado was called in late to ride Swiss Skydiver, who became the sixth filly to win the race and the first to do so since 2009.

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Swiss Skydiver Wins the Preakness Stakes

The race, won by a filly for the first time since 2009, wrapped up a Triple Crown season that was upended and reordered by the pandemic.

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Patriots-Chiefs Game Postponed After Positive Coronavirus Tests on Both Teams

Cam Newton was reportedly among those who tested positive. Sunday’s game will be rescheduled to Monday or Tuesday, the N.F.L. said.

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With Patchwork Pitching, the Padres Turn Another Page

To win their first postseason series in 14 seasons, San Diego relied on nine different pitchers and some thrilling young stars to dispatch the Cardinals.

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The Seattle Storm Have Even More Weapons Than You Think

The Storm are powered by big-name superstars, but other players like Jordin Canada and Alysha Clark have been crucial in Seattle’s run to the W.N.B.A. finals.

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2020 French Open: What to Watch on Saturday

While Sofia Kenin and Novak Djokovic occupy Philippe Chatrier Court, some hotly contested matches will enliven the third round on the smaller stadium courts.

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Bob Gibson, Feared Flamethrower for the Cardinals, Dies at 84

Gibson, who won two Cy Young Awards and threw 56 career shutouts, was known for his high, inside fastballs.

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With Coronavirus Cases Increasing, N.F.L. Will Test During Bye Weeks

Players will be required to stay in their team’s home city during bye weeks as the league works to contain an outbreak among the Titans that has infected 13 players and staff.

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For Simona Halep, Deciding to Not Play Made Her Want to Return Even More

Halep, the top seed in the French Open, has only competed on clay since tennis returned from its coronavirus hiatus.

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With Coronavirus Cases Increasing, N.F.L. Will Test During Bye Weeks

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Jalen Rose’s N.B.A. Finals Diary: ‘I Can’t Wait for the Game’

The ESPN analyst is enthralled by the 2020 series, with players isolating and ‘Black Lives Matter’ painted on the court.

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Solutions Are Expensive. An Aura Is Priceless.

Some players are so respected that even their rare mistakes do not impact their reputations. That greatness is earned, of course, but it can cast an unfair shadow over everyone else.

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A sloppy game between fairly woeful teams had a few moments of pure beauty. We focused on those and left out the rest.

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Are Underhand Serves Underhanded? Tennis Is Opening Up to the Crafty Tactic

Players concede that the serve can be a good tactic against players who stand far, far back from the baseline. And they know when opponents are trying to show them up.

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Tom Who? Cam Newton Is Moving New England Past Brady

Cam Newton is winning over New England, a racially complicated area accustomed to Hall of Fame quarterback play. All it’s taken are a couple wins, endorsements from his taciturn coach and a whole lot of charm.

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Football’s Return Is Fodder for Mask Debates and an Enforcement Dilemma

Leaders in the N.F.L. and in college sports have mandated masks for most people on the sidelines. What happens when the rules are not followed?

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The Las Vegas Aces have A’ja Wilson, and the Seattle Storm have Breanna Stewart. Their teams went toe-to-toe during the regular season, and the finals should be no different.

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Eliud Kipchoge Emerges as the Philosopher-King of Running

He is already the greatest marathoner ever, but Kipchoge, who competes in London on Sunday, has evolved into something of a Zen master as well. Where does that come from? Look to his heritage.

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Oakland Get a Playoff Shot at the Astros

The A’s got their first postseason series victory since 2006, and they will now face a Houston team that has become their nemesis.

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Preakness Stakes Experts’ Picks and Predictions: Who Will Win?

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert look at the contenders for the 145th Preakness Stakes on Saturday in Baltimore.

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2020 French Open: What to Watch on Friday

Simona Halep and Amanda Anisimova meet in the third round, while a slew of young talents on the men’s side look to set personal records on the Grand Slam stage.

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The Miami Heat Were Hot. Now They’re Hurting.

A wave of injuries helped wipe out Miami’s big lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the N.B.A. finals. The fallout now threatens the series.

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Joe Laurinaitis, a Star as Tag Team’s ‘Animal,’ Dies at 60

As one of the Road Warriors, he brought a muscled flamboyance to professional wrestling.

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Few Games, but Very Little FOMO, in College Football’s Less Glamorous Tier

The lower profile arm of Division I football is mostly sitting out the fall. So far, at least, second thoughts aren’t widely spreading through the ranks.

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N.F.L.’s New Two-Minute Drill: Juggling a Coronavirus Outbreak

A spate of infections in the Titans’ clubhouse forced the league to indefinitely postpone their game against the Steelers and gird for more consequences.

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For French Open Contenders, Serving Is Mental. So Stop Thinking So Much.

Some of the best players in the world have struggled with one of the most basic shots in tennis at the French Open.

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The Sun Pushed the Limits of Winning, Losing and Playing in Pain

Connecticut bounced back from a dreadful start to make a deep postseason run, despite injuries and a missing star.

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It Took a While, but the Yankees Win a Doozy

When Aroldis Chapman struck out Austin Hedges at 1:14 a.m., the Yankees had defeated the Indians to cap the longest nine-inning game in major league history.

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The Astros Are Moving On, Even if the Rest of You Aren’t

A cheating scandal still shadows Houston, but in empty stadiums its players are tuning it out. “The more we win, the closer it brings us together.”

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A cheating scandal still shadows Houston, but in empty stadiums its players are tuning it out. “The more we win, the closer it brings us together.”

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