San Francisco 49ers Will Make Arizona Their Home in December

Officials in Santa Clara County Calif., where the team is based, had shut down contact sports at all levels amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

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Amid Workplace Complaints, New York Road Runners Parts Ways With Its C.E.O.

Michael Capiraso led the organization that puts on the New York City Marathon to record revenues but became the subject of anonymous complaints about the organization’s attention to diversity and social justice.

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NFL Week 12: What We Learned

The Titans demolished the Colts, the Chiefs won again and the Broncos, with no quarterback, were crushed in a week defined as much by the coronavirus as the action on the field.

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Brady Puts Up a Fight, but It’s Mahomes and the Chiefs’ Day

Tyreek Hill terrorized the Buccaneers with 13 receptions for 269 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

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A Gymnastics Coach Accused of Emotional Abuse Speaks Out: ‘I Cared Too Much’

In her first public remarks since being suspended from the sport for eight years, Maggie Haney disputed accusations that led to her punishment but said she could now see flaws in the way she treated some young athletes.

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A New Outbreak Leaves a Broncos Rookie in an Awkward Position: Quarterback

Receiver Kendall Hinton was a last resort fill-in when four Denver Broncos quarterbacks were ruled ineligible to play in Sunday’s game because they’d been exposed to the coronavirus.

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NFL Week 12: What We Learned

The Titans demolished the Colts, the Chiefs won again and the Broncos, with no quarterback, were crushed in a week defined as much by the coronavirus as the action on the field.

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Giants Seize Share of N.F.C. East Lead but Lose Daniel Jones

The quarterback injured his hamstring in the third quarter and did not return as the Giants stretched their winning streak to three games.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick Throws Two Touchdowns as Dolphins Beat the Jets

The offense failed to take advantage of two Miami turnovers and did not score a touchdown in the team’s 11th consecutive loss of the season.

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A Season of Footnotes Limps to Its Conclusion

The wheezing college football show goes on without some star players and highly paid coaches and with, in one case, a female kicker.

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‘Because She’s a Girl’: Lockdown Exposes Gender Gap in U.K. Sports

Inequalities are especially pronounced in English youth soccer, where only a handful of clubs have kept training open for future female professionals, while boys at the same level play on.

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Offices of Diego Maradona’s Doctor Raided Over His Death

The authorities searched the home and offices of the soccer hero’s doctor as part of an investigation into the circumstances of his death last week.

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The College Athletes Who Are Allowed to Make Big Bucks: Cheerleaders

Because cheerleading is not governed by the N.C.A.A., its participants can sign lucrative endorsement deals that would lead to punishment for most college athletes, including soon-to-be N.F.L. and N.B.A. millionaires.

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Diego Maradona's Long Shadow

Dozens of players have been hailed as the next Maradona. A few have even worn his famed No. 10 with his blessing. But the fit was never perfect.

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Ways to Get Your Kids Moving

Teens and tweens need exercise, period. Many parents are finding informal, creative and encouraging ways to get their isolated offspring outside safely.

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Virus Disruptions Hit 49ers and Broncos, as N.F.L. Crisis Grows

The 49ers would need to train away for the headquarters for three weeks under an order from local health officials. The Broncos have none of their quarterbacks available for their game on Sunday.

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Tyson vs. Jones: Live Updates and Results

Mike Tyson is scheduled to fight Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition that is more show and nostalgia than high-level boxing.

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Sarah Fuller, With a Kickoff, Becomes First Woman to Play Football in Power 5 Game

Fuller, a goalkeeper for Vanderbilt’s women’s soccer team, was asked to play because the football team’s kicking unit could not practice because of the coronavirus.

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As Hiking Surges During the Pandemic, So Do Injuries

Novice hikers and climbers have flocked to the outdoors, but some are unprepared for the dangers on the trails.

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Ohio State Cancels Football Game Against Illinois Amid Virus Outbreak

The university announced the cancellation hours after reporting that the coach of the fourth-ranked Buckeyes, Ryan Day, had tested positive for the coronavirus.

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What to Watch When Mike Tyson Fights Roy Jones Jr.

Is this for real? Yes. Sort of. Just expect more spectacle than in high-level boxing.

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It’s 2020, So of Course Mike Tyson Is Boxing Again

The return offers started coming when videos of Tyson sparring at age 54 gained steam online. They landed on a bout with Roy Jones Jr., another champion from long ago.

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Diego Maradona and All That We Have Lost

Part of Diego Maradona’s enduring appeal is testament to his genius. But part of it, too, speaks to a sense of nostalgia for what he represented.

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Lamar Jackson, Ravens Quarterback, Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The N.F.L.’s 2019 M.V.P. is among more than a dozen Baltimore players who have tested positive for the virus.

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Leonard Kamsler, a Dissecting Golf Photographer, Dies at 85

He pioneered the use of strobe photography to break down a golfer’s swing. He was also innovative, even crafty, in documenting P.G.A. tournaments for decades.

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Immanuel Quickley’s Path to the Knicks Started at the Foul Line

Quickley, a guard out of Kentucky, is an exceptional free throw shooter, a skill he learned from his mother. He had the third highest free-throw percentage in Division I last season.

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She Dove More Than 300 Feet Under the Sea. Can She Go Deeper?

Alenka Artnik of Slovenia recently set a record in free diving. But her race to the bottom may not be over.

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Diego Maradona Is Mourned in Argentina

For many Argentines, Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday, was no mere soccer superstar. “I feel like a member of my family just died,” said one.

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The Heir to the Manning Quarterback Legacy Isn’t on TikTok

Arch Manning, 16, nephew of Peyton and Eli, has a protective family to steer him from the perils of fame and expectation. And a grandfather, Archie, who texts him reminders to “have fun.”

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N.F.L. Teams Are Restricting Crowds. The Dallas Cowboys Want More.

The team’s owner, Jerry Jones, is pursuing “a continued aggressive approach to having fans” at home games, even as coronavirus cases rise in the area around the stadium.

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NFL Week 12 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Washington’s game against Dallas will be the highlight of Thanksgiving now that Baltimore’s matchup with Pittsburgh has been delayed until Sunday.

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Diego Maradona, Argentina's Icon

Images from the life of one of soccer’s — and Argentina’s — biggest icons.

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The N.F.L. postpones a Thanksgiving game because of a Ravens outbreak, and Coach Saban tests positive.

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The College Football Playoff Rankings, Explained

The first rankings are out, and the debates have begun. Here are some talking points about the country’s best teams.

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The N.F.L. postpones a Thanksgiving game because of an outbreak among the Baltimore Ravens.

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Diego Maradona, the Most Human of Immortals

The sport that the Argentina legend illuminated, the one he lifted into an art, was not tarnished by all that he did to himself.

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The N.B.A. Slam Dunk Champion Cashes In

Derrick Jones Jr. took The New York Times behind the scenes of his free agency to reveal all of the nerves, contemplation and, ultimately, joy.

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N.B.A. Free Agency Frenzy: 5 Takeaways

A player was traded three times, and the Lakers and Clippers jockeyed for each other’s stars. But Milwaukee is still waiting for a big decision from its biggest star: Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Diego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Players, Is Dead at 60

His ability to surprise and startle developed a darker edge as he became addicted to cocaine.

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Nick Saban, Alabama’s Coach, Tests Positive for Virus

The coach of the top-ranked Crimson Tide tested positive in October, but that finding was later deemed inaccurate. Now he’ll miss the Iron Bowl.

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7 Places Where the Slopes Are Less Skied

These under-the-radar resorts offer plenty of room to turn, and plenty of challenge amid a winter of social distancing.

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College Football Teams Change Thanksgiving Traditions Amid Pandemic

Some of the shifts come as universities deal with the prospect of students traveling during the surging coronavirus.

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David Dinkins Kept Loving Tennis, No Matter Who Mocked Him

The expansion of the National Tennis Center in Queens was among the signature achievements of the former mayor, who still played into his late 80s.

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Without Drew Brees, the Saints Rely on an All-Purpose Back. No, Not Taysom Hill.

Alvin Kamara has lined up for New Orleans at running back, receiver, kick returner and occasionally as a wildcat quarterback to make the most of his diverse talents.

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College Basketball Is Starting. Some Coaches Are Openly Asking Why.

There will be 100-plus games happening on Wednesday, as health officials urge the rest of us not to travel while the coronavirus surges.

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College Football Playoff to Release First Rankings of a Chaotic Season

The final rankings will not come until at least Dec. 20. But on Tuesday night, the Playoff’s selection committee will give a sense of how it is approaching the pandemic-upended year.

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Tom Brady Passed Twice on One Play. And It (Sort of) Worked.

When his first pass was blocked on Monday night, he simply tried another. That one counted.

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David Maas, Half of ‘Quick Change’ Magic Act, Dies of Covid-19

Mr. Maas and his wife, who performed lightning-fast costume changes, often appeared on television and were a halftime fixture at N.B.A. and college basketball arenas.

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Black Goalkeepers and Europe's Uneven Playing Field

Chelsea’s recent match against Rennes in the Champions League was a rare meeting of Black goalkeepers on club soccer’s biggest stage. The hard question is: Why?

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Eric Hall, Extravagant British Soccer Agent, Dies at 73

After promoting bands like Queen and the Sex Pistols, Mr. Hall became one of the most colorful agents in England’s Premier League. He died of the coronavirus.

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Ski patrollers shave their beards, and a tradition, to wear N95 masks.

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Mets' Steven Cohen Shows a Lighter Side on Twitter

Steven Cohen crafted an image as a secretive, and ruthless, billionaire. On social media he’s showing an approachable side that couldn’t feel less like his predecessors with the team.

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N.B.A. Players Meet With Pope Francis

The players and officials from their union were invited last week to discuss their campaign at the Vatican.

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CAF President Ahmad Ahmad Banned for Five Years by FIFA

Ahmad Ahmad, the president of one of FIFA’s six regional confederations, was accused of abusing his office, mishandling funds and trading in gifts.

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Chiefs Beat Raiders on Sunday Night

Mahomes is the best because he is the most predictable. He knew the Chiefs were going to score and beat the Raiders.

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Ski patrollers shave their beards, and a tradition, to wear N95 masks.

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NFL Week 11: Joe Burrow's Season Is Over and More

Joe Burrow’s rookie season is over after a knee injury. The Titans beat the Ravens in overtime, the Steelers improved to 10-0 and the Colts outlasted the Packers.

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A Quarterback With N.F.L. Potential Pledges to an H.B.C.U., Joining a Trend

“I want to be a trendsetter,” said Noah Bodden, who has announced he will play for Grambling State instead of for one of the wealthier, higher-profile teams at predominantly white colleges.

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To Wear Their Masks, the Beards (and a Tradition) Had to Go

Members of ski patrols nationwide are known for their beards, but many have shaved them to wear masks in the pandemic, causing good-natured angst.

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Jets’ Second-Half Push Falls Short Against Chargers

Los Angeles ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Jets, behind three touchdown passes by the rookie quarterback Justin Herbert.

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NFL Week 11 Results: What We Learned

Joe Burrow’s rookie season is over. The Titans beat the Ravens in overtime, the Steelers improved to 10-0 and Taysom Hill won his first career start at quarterback for New Orleans.

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The Ravens Looked to Bounce Back. Then Derrick Henry Showed Up.

Titans running back Derrick Henry’s 29-yard touchdown run sealed a contentious overtime win over the Ravens, who have now lost three of their last four games.

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Dear Jets: There’s Hope to Be Found in a Winless Season. Take It From Someone Who Knows.

For one thing, you are leading the race for the top draft pick. But seriously, even finishing at 0-16 can yield valuable resilience. So says Hue Jackson, who coached the winless 2017 Cleveland Browns.

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On Running While Black, With More Hope Than Before

As Black Lives Matter signs popped up in recent months, our columnist grew less wary of running in predominantly white neighborhoods. But is that optimism premature?

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2020 N.B.A. Free Agency Updates: Trades and Signings

The Bucks are trying to satisfy Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Warriors are scrambling and the Rockets are dealing with two unhappy stars.

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Toronto Raptors Will Play Home Games in Florida Because of Pandemic

The Raptors will begin the season based out of Tampa, Fla., amid concerns about the coronavirus in Canada. The team’s president suggested they could return at some point.

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When Sharks Turned Up at Their Beach, They Called in Drones

A goal of the SharkEye project is to one day produce automated “shark reports” for beachgoers to help them gauge levels of risk.

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On Soccer's Debt to Its Fans

Fans are there for the game when it needs us. But we expect the favor to be returned.

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As M.L.S. Playoffs Open, Black Players Press for Progress

In protests and meetings, Black players have pushed M.L.S. for better representation. Now, as the playoffs open, and with the league’s help, they are focused on follow through.

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A Cal Football Player Opted Out Because of the Virus. Then Came the Tuition Bill.

A committee found that the athletic department broke an N.C.A.A. rule by revoking Henry Bazakas’s summer scholarship. His fight to get it back showed the cutthroat side of college football.

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She Seemed Destined for Olympic Glory. Brain Injuries Ended That.

Ellie Furneaux looked like she was going to become Britain’s next star in the sledding sport skeleton. But a series of concussions took a heavy toll.

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Knicks Get ‘Must-See TV’ Player in Obi Toppin

The Knicks selected Toppin, who is from Brooklyn, with the eighth overall pick in Wednesday’s N.B.A. draft. Toppin said he models his game after Anthony Davis.

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M.L.S. Layoffs Cut League’s Staff by 20 Percent

A combination of layoffs and the elimination of open positions is the latest sign of the coronavirus pandemic’s punishing financial effect on sports.

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How to Run During the Winter

If you’re forgoing the treadmill and want to keep logging miles, here’s what you need to keep in mind.

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Nancy Darsch, Champion Coach of Women’s Basketball, Dies at 68

Darsch turned Ohio State into a power, helped two U.S. teams win Olympic gold and was one of the original coaches in the W.N.B.A., leading the New York Liberty.

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Warriors’ Klay Thompson Out for Season with Torn Achilles’ Tendon

Thompson, a five-time All-Star, missed the 2019-20 season with a knee injury. He tore his Achilles’ tendon during a pickup game Wednesday.

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Swimming in a Bubble, Free From the Tyranny of Times

The pandemic disrupted the training of some of the world’s best swimmers, but a new competition has offered a rare treat: a chance to ignore the ticking clock.

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Vermont’s Ski Season, on the Brink

Just as winter was about to start, the state instituted a stricter quarantine and test requirement for visitors, and the snow-sports economy is bracing for the impact.

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Tokyo Olympics Organizers Promote Games as Light at End of Pandemic Tunnel

Infection rates are rising in the United States and parts of Europe are back in lockdown. Yet the International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, said the Games would take measures to go on.

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NFL Week 11 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Arizona and Seattle will battle for N.F.C. West supremacy on Thursday ahead of a weekend filled with interesting matchups.

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Anthony Edwards Drafted No. 1 by the Minnesota Timberwolves

Edwards, a shooting guard from Georgia, was the Southeastern Conference’s freshman of the year.

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Robinson Cano Banned for 162 Games After Positive P.E.D. Test

The Mets’ second baseman will miss the entire 2021 season after a positive test for a synthetic steroid — his second doping violation.

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A New U.S. Law Would Target Doping’s Enablers. International Watchdogs Don’t Like It.

The Rodchenkov Act, awaiting President Trump’s signature, would allow American law enforcement authorities to go after the people who facilitate doping. The World Anti-Doping Agency says it will cause confusion.

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Africa’s Top Soccer Official Faces New Ethics Investigation

The president of the Confederation of African Football, Ahmad Ahmad, and another top official face questions about revisions to a multimillion-dollar television deal.

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Where Russell Westbrook Is Wanted

The Houston Rockets’ two stars want out, but the market for Westbrook is lukewarm and dependent on what happens with James Harden. Plus: the latest on LaMelo Ball and the N.B.A. draft.

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‘Jetman’ Who Flew Beside a Plane Dies While Training in Dubai

Vincent Reffet, a 36-year-old French stuntman, had also broken a record jumping from the world’s tallest building.

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Kim Ng Has Been Ready for Years

The pioneering baseball executive proved herself — over and over — for three decades. Several of her peers say they can’t think of a more qualified first-time general manager.

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Wearing a Mask During Workouts Really Isn’t So Bad

Two new studies found little downside to donning masks during vigorous exercise. And wearing a mask may do much good.

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1,000 Interviews to Pick No. 1: Inside the Timberwolves’ N.B.A. Draft Prep

It has taken months of watching film, traveling the country and conducting interviews on video, but Minnesota is just about ready to make the first pick in the N.B.A. draft — or trade it away.

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The N.F.C. West Has Highlights and Stars. But Can it Contend?

DK Metcalf’s chase-down. DeAndre Hopkins’s catch. The division has produced some of the most memorable moments of the 2020 season, but there’s no distinguishing among its logjam of 6-3 teams.

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Theo Epstein Leaves the Cubs, but Plans to Stick Around Baseball

After ending long championship droughts for Boston and Chicago, Epstein plans to take a year off. But the executive will be in demand when he chooses to return.

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The Chicago Bears Aren't Good or Bad. They're Mediocre.

The team’s 5-1 start was something of an illusion, but even at 5-5, Chicago is not quite dead in the N.F.C. North.

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Russia Wield Emotion in Pressing to Overturn Doping Ban

The decision to uphold, or overturn, Russia’s four-year ban could determine if antidoping officials can ever punish state-backed cheating programs.

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The N.B.A. Draft Steal ‘People Sort of Forgot’

Isaiah Stewart is ready to make his mark on the N.B.A. after a down season at Washington led many to overlook him. “I just have to remind them,” Stewart said. “I have to wake them back up.”

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Bucks Plan Trade for Jrue Holiday in Bid to Keep Giannis

Holiday, the veteran New Orleans Pelicans guard, would be a key upgrade for Milwaukee as the Bucks await Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision on signing an extension.

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Florida Lawyer Charged With Extorting N.F.L. Player in Robbery Case

William Dean was charged with trying to extort nearly $800,000 from former New York Giant DeAndre Baker in exchange for his clients’ recanting allegations. On Monday, charges against Mr. Baker were dropped.

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Phoenix Suns Agree to Trade for Chris Paul

The trade, which has not been finalized, would send Ricky Rubio and Kelly Oubre Jr. to Oklahoma City for Paul, the veteran point guard.

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Lindy McDaniel, Ace Reliever for Mediocre Teams, Dies at 84

Over 21 seasons — including eight with the Cardinals and six with the Yankees — he was one of the game’s most dependable closers but never made the postseason.

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Kim Ng Introduced as General Manager of Miami Marlins

Major League Baseball’s first female general manager said she had received an outpouring of support since her hiring was announced on Friday.

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N.C.A.A. to Host Men’s Basketball Tournament in One City for 2021

The event, which is typically spread across the United States, could be held in its entirety in Indianapolis, organizers said.

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Mark Buehrle, Torii Hunter, Tim Hudson and Barry Zito Are Hall of Fame Finalists

Mark Buehrle, Torii Hunter, Tim Hudson and Barry Zito headline this year’s list of first-time finalists for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Former Harvard Fencing Coach Charged With Bribery

The longtime coach is accused of taking $1.5 million to help the sons of a wealthy businessman get admitted to Harvard. The father is also charged.

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Endless Subscribers: Pro Surfers Follow a New Path to Stardom

In the digital era, a carefully crafted persona has become more valuable than contest results.

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Chris Nikic, You Are an Ironman. And Your Journey Is Remarkable.

Nikic, 21, became the first person with Down syndrome to conquer the grueling endurance race, offering lessons in perseverance and hope.

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While Training Continues, China’s Prized Women’s Hockey Players Are in Russia

With the 2022 Winter Games 15 months away, at a time teams would normally be paring their rosters, the North American imports aren’t in the Beijing training bubble.

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What We Learned From Week 10 of the NFL Season

DeAndre Hopkins pulled down a catch that will live forever, Ronald Jones II ran Tampa Bay to victory and Ben Roethlisberger was no worse for the wear after a week of no practice.

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Tiger Woods Faced Disaster at the Masters. He Stuck Through It Anyway.

After a horrific appearance at No. 12, the five-time Masters winner did not fade — even with no hope of another green jacket and almost no one around to watch.

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Giants Make a Case to Win the Grim N.F.C. East

Daniel Jones threw accurate passes and had a 34-yard touchdown run as the Giants (3-7) moved a half-game back of Philadelphia in the once-grand division.

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Dustin Johnson Wins 2020 Masters in Record Fashion

Johnson, the No. 1-ranked golfer in the world, completed a historic win at 20-under, becoming the first player to reach that total at Augusta National.

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Masters Day 3: Live Updates and Leaderboard

Johnson entered Sunday’s final round with a four-stroke lead over the Masters field.

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Lewis Hamilton Ties Schumacher’s Seven Formula One Titles

Hamilton equaled Michael Schumacher’s championship record with a win at the Grand Prix of Turkey.

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What to Expect on Day 4 of the 2020 Masters

Dustin Johnson enters Sunday’s final round with a four-stroke lead over the Masters field. In his career Johnson, has held the 54-hole lead in a major championship four times before and failed to win.

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Dustin Johnson Widens Masters Lead, Eyes Scoring Record

The No. 1-ranked golfer played in one lead-up event before the Masters after a positive coronavirus test felled him in October. Despite the rust, he leads the field by four strokes after three rounds.

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Masters Mentorship Puts Tournament Rookies on Top

On Saturday, 14 first-timers made the rain-delayed cut, a Masters record. Many of them benefited from pretournament sessions with seasoned Masters veterans.

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What to Expect on Day 3 of the 2020 Masters

The cut is coming on Saturday morning, but some of the youngest players are near the top of the standings.

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The ATP Finals Say Goodbye to London

This is the final year the world’s best tennis players will compete at the O2 arena before the tournament moves to Italy.

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The Next Generation of Men’s Tennis Is Making Noise

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic still dominate, but the youngsters have arrived.

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Rory McIlroy Aims for Balance, and a Green Jacket

McIlroy, still seeking a Masters win for a career Grand Slam, struggled in the first round at Augusta National but rebounded in the second.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Adds to His Story

He won the ATP Finals last year and wants to eventually be the first Greek player to win a major.

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A Lack of Fans at the Masters Strains Those Who Would Sell the Experience

Passes to the Masters are some of the most expensive tickets in sports. But with fans barred from Augusta National Golf Club and other venues this year, many resellers are under pressure.

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Bryson DeChambeau’s Ball Search Pushes Him Out of Masters Hunt

After predictions that he would dominate Augusta National, DeChambeau had a meltdown on the third hole Friday that put him below the projected cut line with six holes of his second round left to finish on Saturday morning.

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Paul Hornung, Midcentury Football’s ‘Golden Boy’, Is Dead at 84

His dazzling play at Notre Dame, a Hall of Fame Career with the Green Bay Packers, matinee-idol looks and a playboy image made him a national celebrity in the ’50s and ’60s.

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Partial Owners of Washington’s N.F.L. Team Seek Path in Court to Sell Their Stake

Three limited partners said in a federal court filing that Daniel Snyder, the team’s majority owner, was trying to block the sale of their combined 40 percent stake for $900 million.

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LaMelo Ball Is Already a Celebrity. He Might Be a Basketball Star, Too.

Famous before he could legally drive, Ball headlines a group of players who circumvented the N.C.A.A. on their way to the N.B.A. draft.

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Arsène Wenger and the Gift of Time

The former Arsenal manager is still consumed by soccer, and how it is played and taught. It is just that now, he does not have anything to distract him from the big questions.

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Paul Hornung, Midcentury Football’s ‘Golden Boy’, Is Dead at 84

His dazzling play at Notre Dame, a Hall of Fame Career with the Green Bay Packers, matinee-idol looks and a playboy image made him a national celebrity in the ’50s and ’60s.

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Miami Marlins Hire Kim Ng as Baseball’s First Female G.M.

Ng has twice been an assistant general manager, but after 30 years in the game she will be the first woman to lead a front office.

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The N.F.L. Has Prevented Coronavirus on the Field. Off It Is Another Matter.

As the virus surges around the country — and near team facilities — the league’s efforts to complete the season on schedule will be severely tested.

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For USWNT Stars in Manchester, There Is Now Only Red and Blue

After Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis signed with Manchester City, Tobin Heath and Christen Press joined United. On Saturday, their crash course in a nascent women’s rivalry will go to the next level.

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Tommy Heinsohn: The Loud, Biased, Lovable Celtic

Tommy Heinsohn, who died on Monday, was a resounding figure in Boston sports, known for his love of the Celtics and disdain for referees.

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For Aging Masters Champions, Pandemic Cannot Mute Augusta’s Call

Despite the coronavirus crisis, many of the older men who won the Masters reunited at the tournament that helped make them famous. Some are even playing.

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What to Expect on Day 2 of the 2020 Masters

Thursday’s rain delay means many players will have to scramble to finish the second round of the tournament, which Paul Casey leads at seven under par.

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2020 Masters: Tiger Woods Is 3 Shots Off Paul Casey's Lead

Casey shot seven under par on Thursday, and Woods was four under, after rain delayed the start of tournament and left many golfers with unfinished rounds.

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Jose Abreu and Freddie Freeman Win 2020 MVP Awards

The slugging first basemen have plenty in common, including thriving in M.L.B.’s pandemic-shortened season.

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Ivy League Cancels Winter Sports and Stalls Spring Sports Over Coronavirus

The conference said it would not stage sports like basketball and hockey as coronavirus infections rise to record-breaking levels.

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The Knicks Should Relax This Off-Season

With flexibility and no surefire superstars in the free agent pool, the Knicks are better off positioning for 2022, given that they won’t contend for a title immediately.

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N.F.L. Announces the Weeknd for Its Super Bowl Halftime Show

The hitmaker, who blends R&B and cutting-edge grooves, will perform at a show that may have to bend to pandemic precautions.

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The N.F.L. Playoff Picture, Explained

Curious about your favorite team’s playoff positioning, or which ones are looking like safe bets for a high seed? The Upshot’s N.F.L. Simulator offers some clues.

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Global Tech Company Wants You To Serve, Hit and Play Smarter

Whether it is the speed of your serve, the power in your forehand or how fast you sprint to the net, PUSH, a leading wearable fitness tech company that works with over 20,000 Pro and Olympic level athletes, believes you can up your tennis game. In recent days, it has announced the launch of a consumer-focused [...]

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Sports Helped Shape Biden. But Expect a Quieter Fan in the White House.

Playing football in high school helped the president-elect overcome a stutter. And while he is known to be a sports fan, he has not displayed a taste for inserting politics in sports.

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Augusta’s Green Jackets: For Winners, Members (and Buyers) Only

The club’s green jackets — awarded to its members and Masters winners — are not supposed to leave its grounds. A rare few have, becoming an expensive holy grail for memorabilia collectors.

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NFL Week 10 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Titans and the Colts should offer a nice start to a week in which several surging teams will try to prove they belong.

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The 2020 Masters Field and Odds

The world No. 5 golfer Rory McIlroy and the second-ranked Jon Rahm could stand in the way of the long-driving Bryson DeChambeau’s quest for a green jacket.

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Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer Win Cy Young Awards

Bieber, a right-hander for Cleveland, led all major league pitchers in several statistical categories, and Bauer, a right-hander for Cincinnati, wasn’t far behind.

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The Upshot’s N.F.L. Playoff Simulator Is Back

Here’s what’s new about the seventh edition, and how it works.

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How Trump Lost Sports as a Political Strategy

After George Floyd’s death, many athletes and sports leagues pushed back more forcefully against the president’s demand for standing during the national anthem, and he shifted away from the issue.

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The Hard Part Is Still to Come for the N.B.A.

Managing life in a bubble was far from easy, but the N.B.A. is about to experience life in the real world.

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N.F.L. Weighs Expanded Playoffs and N.B.A. Approves Shorter Schedule

As coronavirus cases surge, the N.B.A. approves a shortened schedule, the N.H.L. weighs realignment and the N.F.L. prepares for the possibility of an expanded postseason.

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At Augusta National, Patience and Experience Pay Off

The course has many quirks, and these Masters pros are intimate with them.

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The Thrill of the Masters

Even the pros get a tingle playing it, but for first-timers it’s a breathtaking achievement, especially after this year’s initial postponement.

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Bernhard Langer Just Keeps Playing

He has won the Masters twice and at 63 is coming back for more.

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The Dolphins Appear to Be Relevant. How About That?

Under Coach Brian Flores and general manager Chris Grier, the only thing more shocking than the Miami Dolphins being relevant in November is the team’s organizational competence.

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The Masters Rules During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Explained

A lot. No sporting event does springtime iconography like the Masters. But many of its traditions have been altered as men's golf’s first major moved to fall.

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Alex Cora Repeatedly Apologizes for His Part in Astros’ Scandal

During his reintroduction as manager of the Red Sox, Cora said he did not want to be viewed as a great comeback story.

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As Owner of the Mets, Steven Cohen Is ‘Doing It for the Fans’

While saying the team won’t spend like “drunken sailors,” Cohen spoke boldly of the team’s future. “I’m not in this to be mediocre.”

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Bryson DeChambeau Wants to Out-Drive History at the Masters

Bryson DeChambeau mapped out his Masters plan on Tuesday, which included bombing his tee shots over 100-foot tall pine trees and maybe breaking out the longest driver in golf.

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SEC Postpones More Games, Including Alabama at L.S.U.

The weekend’s game in Baton Rouge, La., was one of three that were moved by the most powerful league in college football because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tom Heinsohn, Champion Celtic as Player and Coach, Is Dead at 86

His blood always ran green: eight titles with Boston as a Hall of Fame forward and two as head coach followed by a three-decade career as a die-hard Celtics broadcaster.

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Greg Clarke Resigns as F.A. Chairman After Testimony

In comments to a parliamentary committee, the chairman of England’s soccer association spoke in stereotypes about Black and Asian people, girls and others. By the end of the day, he had resigned.

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How ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Started a New Debate About Sexism in Chess

The Netflix hit captures the struggles of women in the game, where female grandmasters are rare. But the reality, one top player says, is worse.

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This Couple Is Sailing Around the World — Against Each Other

Sam Davies and Romain Attanasio have long supported each other in yacht races. Now, they are both in the Vendée Globe, a four-month race around the world.

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At Augusta National, Not Talking About Race Is Tradition

A plan to honor Lee Elder, the first Black golfer to compete in the Masters, highlights the glacial pace of change at the club that hosts golf’s marquee event.

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Jets Fall to New Low, 0-9, With Loss to Patriots

The Jets squandered a 10-point fourth quarter lead against the New England Patriots in a gutting Monday night loss. “It’s a tough pill to swallow,” wide receiver Jamison Crowder said.

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Count Tiger Woods Out? Not at Augusta National

Woods’s 2019 Masters win was one of the most dramatic revivals in sports. Despite his back pain and the tournament’s odd November start, most expect him to contend for a record-tying sixth victory.

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Emily Harrington Is First Woman to Free-Climb El Capitan Route in Less Than a Day

Emily Harrington is the first woman to free-climb the Golden Gate route up El Capitan, a 3,000-foot-high monolith in Yosemite National Park, in under 24 hours.

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Mariners’ Kyle Lewis and Brewers’ Devin Williams Win Rookie of the Year Awards

Lewis, a center fielder, led all major league rookie in three offensive categories. Williams, a relief pitcher, struck out 53 hitters in 27 innings.

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L.S.U. Player’s Accusations of Police Assault Prompt Investigation

Koy Moore said on Twitter that police officers “violated” him “numerous times” Saturday night, leading the Baton Rouge Police Department to place three officers on paid leave amid an investigation.

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Trading Blame and Worry, Notre Dame Grapples With Celebration’s Fallout

The university’s president said students storming the field after an overtime win was “very disappointing.” But his credibility on campus is wearing thin.

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Jeff Luhnow Sues Astros for $22 Million

In a $22 million lawsuit, Houston’s former general manager claims that the actual culprit of the team’s cheating scandal is still employed by the club.

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The Premier League Slog Claims Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold

Injuries, fatigue and concern are already mounting amid an unforgiving schedule. But for Europe’s top teams, the worst is still to come.

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For NASCAR, a Season of Change

To race during the pandemic, practices were eliminated and crews were limited. And the organization made a significant move by banning the Confederate flag from its properties.

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Why Did the World’s Fastest Man Miss Drug Tests — and a Shot at the Olympics?

Christian Coleman was poised for a major breakout at the Tokyo Games this summer, but he was suspended for two years for missing drug tests. How did that happen?

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Tom Brady and the Buccaneers Were Blown Out. Was It an Antonio Brown Curse?

Brown, the star receiver with a checkered past on and off the field, made his debut with the Buccaneers amid questions around his comeback.

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Bryson DeChambeau’s Golf Revolution Turns Toward the Masters

DeChambeau aims to conquer genteel Augusta National with brute force. Given his play since bulking up over the past year, lots of golfers — and bettors — think he can.

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Even With a New President, Sports at the White House Won’t Be the Same

The politicization of the ceremonial visit to the Rose Garden by champions is one sign the presidential connection to sports is fraught, maybe inalterably.

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Precious Achiuwa’s Journey May Finally Take Him to the N.B.A.

Achiuwa has gone from Nigeria to New York to Memphis, cultivating an “extreme level of versatility” in his game that is key to making it in today’s N.B.A.

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What We Learned From Week 9 of the NFL Season

Buffalo’s offense exploded against Seattle, the Ravens and the Chiefs held on for wins and Dalvin Cook continued to dominate.

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Ravens Leave Loss in Rearview Mirror With Decisive Win Over Colts

Baltimore forced three timely turnovers and bounced back after a dismal first half to hold off one of the A.F.C.’s toughest challengers.

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Giants Hold Off Washington’s Late Charge to Win Second Game

The Giants’ 17-point halftime lead dwindled, but two interceptions thrown by Washington in the final minutes ended its comeback bid.

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Norway Has a Must-See Team. Barely Anyone Can Watch It.

Bodo/Glimt is on the cusp of its first championship, a soccer success story built on style and innovation. But its golden year has played out in front of nearly empty stands.

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Pandemic Advice From Athletes

Athletes who have endured the most grueling tests have a lot to tell us about how to thrive in the pandemic.

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Authentic Gets ‘Emotional’ Breeders’ Cup Win for John Velazquez

Velazquez, a Hall of Famer, said getting to ride Authentic during this difficult year was “a gift from God.”

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Days From Its Delayed Football Opener, Cal Is Stalled Again by the Virus

As the Pac-12 Conference prepared to begin its football season this weekend, later than any other major league, Cal had to cancel its game against Washington because a player's positive test for coronavirus left the team without enough eligible athletes.

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Pandemic Creates New Considerations for Arena Construction

The Islanders’ new home at Belmont Park and the venue for the expansion Seattle Kraken have added safety measures for their plans to host fans when they open in 2021.

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At Cal, a Single Positive Test May Wipe Out Two Football Games

On Saturday, the Pac-12 will become the last major college conference to start its football season. But Cal’s Golden Bears, despite following strict protocols, won’t be on the field, and they might have to miss next week’s game, too.

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Steven Cohen, Justin Turner and Alex Cora Were All Shown Mercy on Friday

The era of outrage took a timeout as Steven Cohen took over the Mets, Alex Cora was rehired by the Red Sox and Justin Turner escaped punishment for a controversial on-field celebration.

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Eddie Johnson, N.B.A. Star Who Fell Into Crime, Dies at 65

Nicknamed Fast Eddie, he was an All-Star guard with the Atlanta Hawks. But he had drug problems, and after retiring he was convicted of sexual assault.

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Alex Cora Is Coming Back to the Re

The popular manager led Boston to a World Series title in 2018, but he was suspended as part of the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal.

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There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Player

There is a universal lesson in Patrick Bamford’s story, a reminder that judging players is often not quite so straightforward as decreeing some good enough and others not good enough.

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Megan Rapinoe Has a Lot More to Say

Don’t expect the usual bromides about hard work and resilience in “One Life.” The soccer star’s memoir gets into her political awakening as much as it does her sports career.

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Why I Love Women Who Wallop

For our film critic, watching actresses become action stars made her think differently about bodies and the meaning of representation.

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A Gymnastics Coach, a Misconduct Complaint and a Hall of Fame Berth

The sport’s leaders say they want to end a bullying approach to coaching that has become a part of its culture, but athletes see reasons to doubt that commitment.

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N.B.A. Is Expected to Start Its New Season Next Month

The players tentatively approved a shortened 2020-21 season that will begin Dec. 22, giving top teams little time to recover from the last campaign.

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Raiders and Jon Gruden Are Fined Again Over Virus Violations

The league imposed fines totaling $650,000 and took a draft pick away from the Raiders, who had already been penalized because their coach did not wear face coverings properly.

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Days From Its Delayed Football Opener, Cal Is Stalled Again by the Virus

As the Pac-12 Conference prepared to begin its football season this weekend, later than any other major league, Cal had to cancel its game against Washington because a player's positive test for coronavirus left the team without enough eligible athletes.

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Billy Tubbs Dies at 85; Made Oklahoma a Basketball Power

His “Billy Ball” brand of fast-paced offense and pressure defense brought excitement, victories and lots of scoring.

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Baseball Had a Successful Season. The Tricky Part Is Doing It Again.

A much longer season, pandemic uncertainty and an expiring collective bargaining agreement are just a few of the hurdles M.L.B. and its players’ union are facing in 2021.

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ESPN to Lay Off 300 Employees

The cuts will affect most divisions across the company, but are especially concentrated in broadcast production.

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Bob Baffert Races at Breeders' Cup Trailed by Rivals' Doping Suspicions

Horse racing is under scrutiny again, as its top American trainer comes to the season’s final event with a record of four failed drug tests in the past six months.

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Friday Night Bytes: Can Analytics Revolutionize High School Football?

George Mahoney is an efficiency expert by trade and by nature. He’s also among the analytics-minded coaches trying to bring data to one of the last holdouts in American sports — high school football.

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NFL Week 9 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Ravens will be tested by the Colts; the Seahawks can’t overlook the Bills; and the Cardinals and Dolphins will meet in a battle of feel-good teams.

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NFL Week 9 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

The Ravens will be tested by the Colts; the Seahawks can’t overlook the Bills; and the Cardinals and Dolphins will meet in a battle of feel-good teams.

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Johnny Meadows, Pro Wrestler With a Tuneful Side, Dies at 59

John Condrone, as he was called in real life, left the ring for a different stage, becoming a songwriter and performer. He died of complications of Covid-19.

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The Houston Rockets Have to Keep James Harden Happy. But How?

After losing their head coach and general manager this off-season, the Rockets are in a precarious position. Plus: more chatter from the N.B.A.’s grapevine.

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Gamblers Outside the U.S. Take Presidential Odds on a Wild Ride

Betting on the election is not legal in the United States. But elsewhere, the odds swung wildly between President Trump and Joe Biden as bettors tried to stay a step ahead of prognosticators.

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Brady, Brees and Roethlisberger Just Won’t Go Quietly. Luckily for the N.F.L.

Those quarterbacks, as well as Philip Rivers, are showing signs of wear and tear but still thriving in the twilight of their careers. They have the Steelers, Saints, Buccaneers and Colts on course to make the playoffs.

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Wisconsin Football Cancels Over Virus Cases. Again.

The 10th-ranked Badgers will not play Purdue on Saturday as they continue to struggle with coronavirus containment and move closer to ineligibility for the Big Ten title.

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John Elway, the football Hall of Famer and Denver Broncos general manager, has tested positive for the virus.

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For Some Veteran Stars, NASCAR’s Appeal Is Fading

Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time champ, is the latest big name to move on while still in his mid-40s.

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Tom Brady and the Buccaneers Beat the Giants on Monday Night

With victory assured, Brady smirked. It was most certainly not a smile, nor was it a grin. Call it a knowing snicker.

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Atlanta Falcons Players Want More Georgia Voters

Amid a player push for social justice initiatives in the N.F.L., members of the Atlanta Falcons are working with local high school students to support voter participation on Election Day.

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Georgia Is a Political Battleground This Election Day. The Atlanta Falcons Want More Voters.

Amid a player push for social justice initiatives in the N.F.L., members of the Atlanta Falcons are working with local high school students to support voter participation on Election Day.

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The Sixers Need to Be Patient. For Real, This Time.

The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Daryl Morey, who inspired the analytics movement that gave rise to the Process. But the team needs a new strategy now.

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As Boris Johnson Plays Scrooge, Marcus Rashford Works to Feed Hungry Britons

A campaign begun by the soccer star Marcus Rashford to provide free meals to children who need them is being taken up by small-business owners, who themselves are often struggling.

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New Boss in the N.F.C. West Is Seattle

Atop the league’s best division, the Seahawks are in Super Bowl form. But the 49ers are a shell of themselves.

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What These Athletes Learned From Their Pandemic Pauses

The coronavirus disrupted lives around the world and sent the gymnast Sunisa Lee, the swimmer Rudy Garcia-Tolson, the Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Mariners’ Kyle Lewis on unexpected journeys.

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What We Learned from Week 8 of the NFL Season

Dalvin Cook shredded the Packers, the Steelers stayed undefeated and Joe Burrow and the Bengals shocked Tennessee.

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Steelers Stay Unbeaten After Stopping Lamar Jackson's Last Pass

Pittsburgh rallied from down 10 at the half to take a lead on Baltimore. That’s when Lamar Jackson and the Steelers’ defense collided.

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Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs Pile Onto Jets’ Woes

Kansas City cruised with the former Jets running back Le’Veon Bell barely needing to exert himself to extend his former team’s losing streak to eight straight.

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The New York City Marathon Was Canceled. Runners Ran the Course Anyway.

The 50th New York City Marathon would have been Sunday. Some runners still ran the 26.2-mile course despite the cancellation.

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On Marathon Weekend, Des Linden Ran 26.2 Miles, and Then Some, in New York

The New York City Marathon turned into a virtual event, but that did not stop Des Linden from coming to New York to accomplish something big.

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5 Black Women Who Are Catching Fish and Stares

The team, formed in the past few months, is trying to make a mark in the mostly white, mostly male world of competitive fishing.

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