Phoenix Suns Headed to First N.B.A. Finals in Almost 30 Years

This will be the first trip to the finals for the Suns’ veteran leader, Chris Paul, who scored 41 points in the series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Every Shot, and Second, Counts for Tampa Bay

The Lightning’s Blake Coleman dived to tip in the winning goal in the final seconds of the second period to help Tampa Bay triumph despite being heavily outshot.

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College Athletes Cash In as Generations of Rules Fade Under Pressure

Thursday brings a seismic shift for college sports: eased N.C.A.A. policies and new laws to let players make money off their fame.

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Greg Noll, Surfing Superstar Who Tackled the Big Waves, Dies at 84

Known as ‘Da Bull,’ he aggressively chased waves in Hawaii, California, Australia and Mexico. One expert said he “could be the Babe Ruth of surfing.”

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The N.B.A. Champion May Literally Be the Last Team Standing

Injuries to stars have dominated and reshaped the playoffs, raising questions about the legitimacy of winning it all this year in a weakened field.

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Nick Kyrgios Comes to Wimbledon to ‘Chill Out’ and Gets Hot Instead

He hadn’t competed since the Australian Open, and hadn’t left his country since March 2020, but he impressed in a tireless five-set victory that stretched over two days.

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Before the Olympics, Mandy Bujold Wins a Big Fight

Bujold’s challenge of qualification criteria that relied on boxing tournaments conducted while she was pregnant or postpartum resulted in a court ruling that reopened the door to her competing in Tokyo.

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Nick Kyrgios Comes to Wimbledon to ‘Chill Out’ and Gets Hot Instead

He hadn’t competed since the Australian Open, and hadn’t left his country since March 2020, but he impressed in a tireless five-set victory that stretched over two days.

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College Athletes May Earn Money From Their Fame, N.C.A.A. Rules

Here’s a breakdown of why the N.C.A.A. finally relented to pressure to allow athletes to make money beyond the cost of attending their universities.

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Police Arrest Fan Who They Say Caused Tour de France Crash

A cardboard sign stopped a speeding pack of cyclists on Saturday, sending dozens crashing to the pavement.

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Dodgers' Trevor Bauer Is Accused of Assaulting a Woman

The police said they were investigating the allegation against the star pitcher. Bauer denied wrongdoing.

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Shohei Ohtani, Jacob deGrom and Other All-Star Game Picks

Relations between M.L.B. and its players are tense, and a crass All-Star marketing ploy drew eye rolls. But in Denver, baseball should put on quite a show.

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After Serena Williams is Injured, Wimbledon Defends Court Conditions

Slippery grass caused tournament-ending injuries in back-to-back matches, as many stars wiped out during the first two days of the tournament.

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Tokyo Says It Is Ready for Covid-19. What About Earthquakes?

They’re the other potential catastrophe at the Olympics. Organizers hope that any tremors will be small ones, but they’re preparing for anything.

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Anatomy of a Mascot

Students at the storied Radnor High said their team symbol, the Red Raider, was racist and vowed to change it. Alumni fought back with surprising vehemence.

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It’s Good to Be Reggie Jackson, in the N.B.A. and in Baseball

One Reggie Jackson, of the Yankees, made his mark in the World Series. Another, of the Los Angeles Clippers, is doing so in the N.B.A. playoffs.

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Blazers’ Billups Hire Draws Attention to Sexual Assault Accusation

Chauncey Billups was announced as Portland’s head coach on Tuesday as a team executive dodged and deflected questions about a 1997 sexual assault accusation against Billups.

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Serena Williams Out of Wimbledon With an Injury

Williams started her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich aggressively, but she slipped on the grass court and later fell after injuring her right hamstring.

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Sebastian, Nelly and Jessica Korda Succeed in the Family Business

Petr Korda has long envisioned greatness for his children, the pro golfers Nelly and Jessica and the tennis pro Sebastian, who won his first-round match at Wimbledon.

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Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon With an Injury

Williams started her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich aggressively, but she slipped on the grass court and later fell before leaving the match.

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Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon With a Leg Injury

Williams started her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich aggressively, but she slipped on the grass court and later fell, before leaving the match.

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England Beats Germany to Reach Euro 2020 Quarterfinals

Two goals at Wembley deliver England to the Euro 2020 quarterfinals, and banish a generation of bitter memories against a familiar foe.

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For Yankees' Bat Girl Gwen Goldman, a Dream Six Decades in the Making

Rejected at age 10 because she was a girl, Gwen Goldman finally got her major league moment — six decades later.

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Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Shohei Ohtani?

The two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels is defying all doubters. As his innings count rises, the fretting will surely begin.

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Minor League Parks, Stripped of America’s Pastime, Await New Fates

A reorganization by Major League Baseball has left 40 municipalities seeking long-term solutions for their abandoned stadiums.

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A Few Tennis Pros Make a Fortune. Most Barely Scrape By.

The superstars of pro tennis get paid staggeringly more than everyone else. Can a new players’ association help level the court?

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Stanley Cup Finals: Canadiens Still Out to Prove They Belong

Montreal, the playoff team with the fewest regular-season points, made the Stanley Cup finals behind its defense. But after losing Game 1 to the reigning champions, it must adapt one more time.

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College Players May Make Money Off Their Fame, NCAA Panel Recommends

Pressured by a wave of state laws taking effect on July 1, the college sports industry is on the verge of letting players profit off their names, images and likenesses.

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France Falls and Spain Survives as Euro 2020 Comes Alive

Spain was cruising against Croatia, until suddenly it wasn’t. France was out, then back in, then out for good after a penalty shootout against Switzerland.

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France Crashes Out of Euro 2020; Spain Outlasts Croatia

Spain was cruising against Croatia, until suddenly it wasn’t. France was out, then back in, then out for good after a penalty shootout against Switzerland.

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Wimbledon 2021: Frances Tiafoe Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas

The unseeded American beat the French Open finalist in straight sets, and talked with a fellow first-round winner, Sloane Stephens, about the power of positive thinking.

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Skims, Kardashian Shapewear Company, is the Official Underwear of U.S. Olympic Team

Kim Kardashian West’s shapewear company will also be providing loungewear and sleepwear for Team U.S.A.

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How James Lawrence Completed 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons

James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him.

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A Spectator’s Sign Felled Dozens of Tour de France Racers

The French authorities were searching for a woman who they said left the scene after a German cyclist crashed into her sign, setting off a pileup during the first stage of the race.

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College Players May Make Money Off Their Fame, Powerful N.C.A.A. Panel Recommends

Pressured by a wave of state laws taking effect on July 1, the college sports industry is on the verge of letting players profit off their names, images and likenesses.

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Gennaro Gattuso, Fiorentina and the Deal That Wasn't

Gennaro Gattuso’s 23-day tenure as Fiorentina manager was marked by disagreements about player signings and the unusual influence of the superagent Jorge Mendes.

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Caster Semenya May Not Get to Tokyo, But Her Legacy Will Endure

Whether or not she qualifies for the Tokyo Games, the South African runner will have provoked an important debate about who should compete in women’s sports.

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Novak Djokovic Aims to Win at Wimbledon, and His Side Hustle

The Professional Tennis Players Association, off to a slow start it was first announced in 2020, has at times been a distraction for the world’s best men’s player.

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Inside a Turkish Camel-Wrestling Festival

Held annually on the country’s Aegean coast, the Selcuk camel-wrestling festival is part of a nomadic legacy rooted in ancient Turkic tribes.

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He Felt Like Running: 100 Days, 100 Ironman-Length Triathlons

James Lawrence completed 100 Ironman-distance races in 100 days. He brought a whole community — and a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny — along with him.

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Noah Lyles Wins Again. Erriyon Knighton Wasn’t Far Behind.

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Cole Hocker outkicks Matthew Centrowitz in the 1500-meters.

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Athing Mu easily wins the 800-meter race.

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Sydney Mclaughlin Sets New World Record

In one of the most anticipated finals of the trials, Sydney McLaughlin outsprinted Dalilah Muhammad to win the women’s 400-meter hurdles.

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Simone Biles’s Olympic Cast Members Emerge From U.S. Trials

Biles and Sunisa Lee were the top two finishers in the all-around, and Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum will join them on the squad for the team event. Jade Carey and MyKayla Skinner qualified as individual competitors.

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Teenage Ballers Can Cash in Earlier Than Ever. But at What Cost?

Male players as young as 16 have many options to play high-level basketball before the N.B.A. without going to college — and get paid big money to do it.

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Danielle Lao Gets Back to Wimbledon, and Makes the Most of It

Lao still lives at home in California with her parents to save money, but will be on Court 17 on Monday after qualifying for the Grand Slam tournament for the first time at age 30.

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For the Revitalized Islanders, Another ‘Heartache,’ Another Almost

Coach Barry Trotz has taken the team to two consecutive semifinals, both losses to Tampa Bay. He hopes the Islanders, like the defending champion Lightning, will take the next step after defeat.

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Belgium Beats Portugal at Euro 2020, Sending Cristiano Ronaldo Home Early

A failed strategy sends defending champion Portugal out early at Euro 2020, and keeps alive the title hopes of Belgium’s golden generation.

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Nelly Korda Wins the Women’s P.G.A. Championship, and Her First Major

After beginning the final round tied with her fellow American Lizette Salas at 15 under, Korda pulled away and finished the tournament at 19 under par.

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Yankees Can’t Keep Taking the Weekends Off

The Yankees were swept by the Red Sox, their fourth weekend in five without a victory.

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U.S. Track Trials Delayed Because of Excessive Heat

The 10th and final day of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials started earlier than originally planned on Sunday. The final events of the day have been pushed into the evening.

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Postponed Due to Heat: What’s Next for U.S. Track Trials

Several marquee finals are scheduled for today — or tonight, rather — including the men’s 1,500, the men’s 200 and the women’s 400 hurdles.

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Gervonta Davis’s Win Was Itself a Novelty: A True Test of Undefeateds

Davis won an old-school, high-stakes matchup at a time when boxing is figuring out whether a recent wave of popular novelty fights will boost the sport or threaten it.

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Gabby Thomas Qualifies for Her First Olympics

Thomas, 24, is a Harvard graduate who is working toward a master’s degree in epidemiology. She is also a first-time Olympian.

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Here is how to watch the U.S. track and field trials.

NBC will have live coverage from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Olympic Gymnastics Trials: What to Watch

Day 2 of the event on Sunday night in St. Louis will determine which American gymnasts will be among Simone Biles’s supporting cast at the Tokyo Games.

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Knighton, Felix and Richardson: Top Performances at the U.S. Track Trials

Donavan Brazier failed to qualify, Abbey Cooper took a big gamble, Elle Purrier St. Pierre recovered from a near fall and Raven Saunders lived up to her “Hulk” nickname.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.: ‘Hopefully I Can Give This City Multiple Championships’

San Diego’s 22-year-old superstar discussed not doing the home run derby, growing up around major leaguers and how he and his team have a surprisingly old-school approach.

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Serena Williams Won’t Play at the Tokyo Olympics

The four-time gold medalist previously said that travel restrictions that might prevent her from taking her daughter to the Games would factor into her decision.

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For Roger Federer and Andy Murray, Wimbledon Is the Same, but Different

The All England Club is a special place for Federer, who has won eight titles on its grass courts, and for Murray, who lives nearby and won Olympic gold in 2012.

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The Connecticut Sun’s Chemistry Goes Beyond W.N.B.A. Bonds

Four Sun players also played college basketball at Maryland, giving them a connection that is proving fruitful on and off the court.

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Sam Mikulak Qualifies for His Third Olympic Games

The Olympic team has a mix of personalities and experience.

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Co-Leaders Lizette Salas and Nelly Korda Put on a Golf Clinic

The Americans played together in the third round at the Women’s P.G.A. Championship and are tied at 15 under par heading into Sunday’s final round.

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Italy Shows Some Grit Just as the Results Start to Matter

A team that was told to have fun by its coach held its nerve in a tense, extra-time victory over Austria at Euro 2020.

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Trae Young Plays Like He’s a Great Shooter. The Bucks Should Let Him.

Young, the Atlanta Hawks guard, isn’t the 3-point threat that you would think, considering how many deep shots he takes.

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Future Tennis Stars Get an Early Start at the Junior Championships

The events often feature future stars, like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Denis Shapovalov. “I couldn’t believe the level of play,” one observer said.

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Paul Skipp, the Master of Thwack at Wimbledon

He has been the head stringer at the tournament since 2014, and players turn to him to make their rackets sing.

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The Case for a 32-Team Euros

Given the depth of quality in Europe, a small expansion (and a simpler format) could make for a much better tournament.

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The Special Magic of Wimbledon Returns, Changes Included

The pandemic forced the tournament’s cancellation in 2020 and led to some changes this year, but much of its tradition is back.

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Islanders Lose Game 7, Sending Lightning to Stanley Cup Finals

Seeking their first trip to the championship round since 1984, the Isles took just 18 shots on goal in a loss to Tampa Bay, the Cup’s current owners.

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Women's PGA Championship: Nelly Korda and Michelle Wie West Have a Big Day

On a day when Korda shot a record-tying nine-under-par 63 to take the lead at the Women’s P.G.A. Championship, Wie West made her first cut at a major since 2018.

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Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams Have Promising Paths at Wimbledon

For the first time, seedings at the tournament, which begins on Monday, did not take into account a player’s past performance on grass.

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The Two Ciro Immobiles

The spearhead of Italy’s attack is either its secret weapon or its fatal flaw. At age 31, it is still not clear which.

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Umpire Substance Checks Put Pitchers in Awkward Positions

As M.L.B. rolls out its “enhanced enforcement” of rules on prohibited substances, pitchers have faced T.S.A.-like checks on their way back to the dugout.

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Clippers Beat Suns in Game 3, Continuing a Playoff Trend

For the third straight playoff series, Los Angeles spotted an opponent two wins and then roared back in Game 3. In each previous series, they kept winning and advanced.

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Cubs' No-Hitter Is the Record Seventh of the Season

Pitchers are better than ever. Hitters seem worse than ever. With seven no-hitters, baseball has tied the modern record for a season and is two away from the overall record, which was set in 1884.

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Olympic Gymnastics Trials: How to Watch this Weekend

Yes, Simone Biles is a lock to be one of the six American women heading to Tokyo next month, but there is also quite a bit of suspense at the trials in St. Louis.

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Carl Nassib Wants to Make a Difference in the World

Carl Nassib, the N.F.L. player who made history this week when he came out as gay, has long yearned to make a difference in the world.

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The Dynamics of College Sports Are Changing. So Are the Business Prospects.

Some digital opportunities didn’t exist even a few years ago, but now are part of what young athletes will be evaluating as they consider where, or whether, to go to college.

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He Created the Sports Theme Song You Didn’t Know You Knew

It’s a little bit “aggressive” and a little bit “light.” The theme song for TNT’s “Inside the N.B.A.” is as much a character as the show’s popular hosts.

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At the P.G.A. Championship, Lizette Salas Finds Her Groove

The leader after the opening round of the women’s major said talking about her anxiety had been more helpful than keeping it bottled up, and her game is starting to show it.

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At Euro 2020, a Riot of Color After a Protest Is Barred

When Euro 2020 organizers blocked a Pride display at a soccer stadium in Munich, arenas in other cities silently rallied to the cause.

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Wimbledon Loses Another Star as Dominic Thiem Withdraws

The world No. 5 and defending U.S. Open champion is out with a wrist injury and joined Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic and David Goffin in missing the men’s singles tournament.

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At Euro 2020, a Riot of Color After a Protest Is Barred

When Euro 2020 organizers blocked a Pride display at a soccer stadium in Munich, arenas in other cities silently rallied to the cause.

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Beer Cans and Baseball Caps Fly as Islanders Force a Game 7

After giving up a 2-0 lead, New York scored three straight goals, including one by Anthony Beauvillier in overtime, to steal a must-win Game 6.

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With Help from Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles Found Her Happy Place

Once on the verge of throwing away her trophies in frustration, the gymnast Jordan Chiles has found her happy place — with her pal Simone Biles.

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Review: ‘Sisters on Track,’ ‘LFG’ and the Price of Star Power

Two documentaries explore the flaws of the financial reward systems in elite sports and their effects on the athletes involved.

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Women’s P.G.A. Championship Is Last Chance for Olympic Berths

This year, as in 2016, golf’s shallow roots in the Games are being exposed by the men’s limited interest. The women are a different story.

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Rob Manfred on Inspections: ‘We’re Moving the Game in the Right Direction’

Despite a few notable incidents on day two of baseball’s enhanced enforcement for foreign substances, Rob Manfred believes things are going well.

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For France and Other Euro 2020 Favorites, Draws and a Fresh Start

The favorites have survived the group stage at Euro 2020. Now the tournament gets interesting.

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N.C.A.A. Misses Target to Approve Rules to Let Players Profit Off Their Fame

Top leaders will meet again on Monday, three days before several state laws challenging the college sports industry are expected to take effect.

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Nets Assistant Ime Udoka Nears Deal to Coach the Celtics

Udoka, who has been with the Nets for one season, will be hired by Brad Stevens, his predecessor. Stevens recently was promoted to president of basketball operations.

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Dave Kopay Thought Acceptance of a Gay Athlete Would Happen 40 Years Ago

Carl Nassib’s coming-out announcement has been met with largely positive responses, a reception other football players who publicly identified as gay did not experience.

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A Swimmer’s Long, Winding Lane Back to the Paralympics

For Rudy Garcia-Tolson, it took a journey across the country, then halfway back again; the good will of a Hollywood actor; and a good time at the trials in his final shot at a spot.

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Milkha Singh, Track Star of Post-Colonial India, Is Dead

Through the late 1950s and early ’60s, the man known as the Flying Sikh blazed through tracks in India and abroad, representing the hopes of a young nation.

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Carli Lloyd and Julie Ertz Named to U.S. Olympic Soccer Team

Lloyd and the injured Julie Ertz and Tobin Heath had been among the few question marks for the scaled-down roster for the Tokyo Games. All three made the team.

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Fixing What’s Broken for Four N.B.A. Teams

Philadelphia, Dallas, New Orleans and Boston have been generating a great deal of curiosity for the upcoming off-season.

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UEFA Rejects Munich's Bid to Light Stadium in a Pride Rainbow

The lighting plan was meant as a statement against a new law in Hungary, whose team is taking on Germany on Wednesday. UEFA said the request was too political.

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Vanessa Bryant and Families of Crash Victims Settle With Helicopter Company

Bryant, the widow of the N.B.A. star Kobe Bryant, had filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the company that operated the vehicle that crashed last year, killing nine.

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The N.F.L.'s Carl Nassib Broke a Barrier. Will Others Follow?

The number of publicly out L.G.B.T.Q. athletes in men’s biggest pro leagues lags far behind that in women’s sports. Will Carl Nassib’s announcement change that?

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Spain Waits, Impatiently, for the Goals to Arrive

Spain is still wonderful at passing the ball. It is far less effective, at least lately, and especially at Euro 2020, at putting it in the net.

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Euro 2020 Final Will Stay in London

An agreement to resolve a dispute about foreign visitors includes the news that a crowd of about 60,000 will be allowed for the final at Wembley Stadium next month.

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China's Sun Yang Is Barred for Four Years

A champion swimmer was suspended (again) for a violation of doping rules, but his four-year penalty will expire in only three.

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Three Out: Olympic Baseball Qualifier Won’t Have a Full Field

A last-minute move to Mexico created “insurmountable” challenges for Australia, Taiwan and China, leaving only three teams to play for the final spot in Tokyo.

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Who is Carl Nassib? The First Openly Gay NFL Player

“I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now,” the N.F.L. lineman said. He comes from a football family, was a standout at Penn State and has taught his teammates about personal finance.

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Jacob deGrom First to be Inspected by Umpires for Sticky Substances

Jacob deGrom was the first pitcher inspected as part of baseball’s crackdown on foreign substances. It did not stop him from dominating Atlanta.

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Asian Americans on the L.P.G.A. Tour Lift Silence on Racism and Sexism

The Women’s P.G.A. Championship this week in Atlanta, just minutes from the fatal shootings of six Asian women this year, has surfaced fears and feelings about what it means to be Asian in the United States at a time of pervasive discrimination.

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First They Lace Up Their Skates. Then They Fight Terrorism.

The police in Karachi, Pakistan, put 20 officers on in-line skates for counterterrorism patrols and to soften the force’s image. Critics call it a publicity stunt.

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Ruling Dings N.C.A.A., but It Keeps Rule-Making Power

The narrow ruling was not quite the blow that the critics of college sports had hoped would bring the system crashing down.

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Carl Nassib Becomes First NFL Player to Come Out As Gay

The Raiders defensive lineman came out in a statement posted to his Instagram account on Monday, becoming the first active player in the league to publicly identify as gay.

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Mets Try to Improve Workplace Culture With New Guidelines

In a letter announcing the completion of an investigation and the departure of two longtime employees, Steven Cohen set goals for the team’s community and culture.

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Denmark Advances at Euro 2020, Winning Where Eriksen Fell

A 4-1 victory over Russia sent Denmark to the knockout stages, a stunning turn in a tournament that began with the collapse of their star, Christian Eriksen.

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Why Are the Tokyo Olympics Still Happening?

Wondering why the Tokyo Games haven’t been canceled? The answer lies in billions of dollars, years of work and thousands of athletes who can’t wait any longer.

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Doubters. Haters. Trae Young Has Them. He Doesn’t Care.

Young, the Atlanta Hawks guard, has embraced the booing, cursing crowds and his opponents’ defensive pressure. What he hasn’t embraced? Low expectations.

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Telfar Clemens Is Designing Liberia’s Olympic Uniforms

They are something to see. And are yet another way this year’s Games are going to be different.

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In N.C.A.A. Case, Supreme Court Backs Payments to Student-Athletes

The N.C.A.A. argued that the payments were a threat to amateurism and that barring them did not violate the antitrust laws.

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U.S. Swim Team Will Take 11 Teenagers to Tokyo Games

The roster reflected a generational shift as the U.S. adjusted to life after Michael Phelps.

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It’s Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon. Don’t Roll Your Eyes.

The fiery star’s march toward history could force his detractors into an uncomfortable position: giving him his due.

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Kyle Schwarber’s Huge Day Pushes Nationals Past Mets

Washington’s slugger homered three times, bringing his two-day total to five. “To be honest with you, I don’t know what’s going on,” Schwarber said.

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Allyson Felix qualifies for her fifth Olympic Games.

Allyson Felix will take aim at becoming the second most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history.

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Jon Rahm Wins the U.S. Open, His First Major Championship

In his first tournament back after testing positive for the coronavirus, the Spaniard, 26, birded the final two holes to overtake Louis Oosthuizen and claim his first major title.

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Jon Rahm Wins the U.S. Open, His First Major Championship

In his first tournament back after testing positive for the coronavirus, the Spaniard, 26, birded the final two holes to overtake Louis Oosthuizen, finishing at six under par.

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U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials: Live Updates and Analysis

There are four race finals on Sunday evening, with some of the most prominent track and field stars, like Allyson Felix and Noah Lyles, competing.

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How to Watch the U.S. Track and Field Trials.

NBC will have coverage of the trials this evening.

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Athletes Who Have Qualified for Team USA So Far

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Yankees Turn Their Third Triple Play of the Season

Two days after turning a first-of-its-kind triple play, the team went around the horn in the ninth inning to finish a win against Oakland.

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‘It Hurts’: Season Is Over Before Nets See How Good Big Three Can Be

Injuries kept the Nets from knowing what they could really look like once their stars — Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden — were playing well together.

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The Making of Team U.S.A. Track and Field: Sha'Carri Richardson and More

The stakes couldn’t be higher for participating athletes. Finishing in the top three — provided you have hit the time standard — means you’re headed to Tokyo. One misstep or miscalculation and you’re out.

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The Making of Team U.S.A. Track and Field

The stakes couldn’t be higher for participating athletes. Finishing in the top three — provided you have hit the time standard — means you’re headed to Tokyo. One misstep or miscalculation and you’re out.

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As France Chases Title at Euros, Its League Faces a $400 Million Hole

French soccer teams could face economic disaster after a television partner said it would refuse to honor its contract. Transfers, salaries and budgets hang in the balance.

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Buster Posey and the Giants Refuse to Fade Away

San Francisco’s dynastic threesome of Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt is enjoying every second (and every hug) of what could be its final ride together.

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The Pandemic Has Some of the Best Boxers Watching the Olympics From Afar

Boxers have had trouble with qualifying events being canceled because of the coronavirus. That led to some abrupt rule changes that left many athletes with no ability to adjust.

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Euro 2020: As France Raises Bar, Ligue 1 Faces a Crisis

French soccer teams could face economic disaster after a television partner said it would refuse to honor its contract. Transfers, salaries and budgets hang in the balance.

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Milwaukee Bucks Beat Nets in Game 7 Overtime

Injuries to the Nets’ stars weighed on the team, which had been favored to win the championship this season.

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Sugar Rodgers Is Rewriting Her Life Story Through the W.N.B.A.

Rodgers used basketball, and later her writing skills, to forge a brighter path after a painful childhood. The former All-Star is now an assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces.

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Mackenzie Hughes, Louis Oosthuizen, Russell Henley tied for lead at U.S. Open

Mackenzie Hughes, Louis Oosthuizen and Russell Henley are knotted at five under par, but Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm enter Sunday’s final round as threats.

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College Baseball Pitcher, Sang Ho Baek, Dies After Tommy John Surgery

Sang Ho Baek, 20, “had been battling injuries throughout the season,” a teammate said, and underwent Tommy John surgery, a relatively common procedure for pitchers.

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College Pitcher Dies After Tommy John Surgery

Sang Ho Baek, 20, “had been battling injuries throughout the season,” a teammate said, and underwent Tommy John surgery, a relatively common procedure for pitchers.

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Inside the ‘Deadly Serious’ World of E-Sports in South Korea

Each year, thousands of young South Koreans compete to join pro e-sports teams, but only a few make the cut​. An American company in Seoul wants to help more young gamers find jobs.

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Former Times Columnist George Vecsey Gets Tribute From Son

I had to share my father with millions of readers, but they never got hear the back stories over a Wendy’s hamburger coming home from Shea Stadium in the middle of the night.

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Ryan Lochte Fails to Make U.S. Olympic Swim Team

At age 36, Lochte tried to make the team for the fifth time, five years after his turn at the 2016 Games was marred by his false claim about being robbed at gunpoint.

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An Old Yankees Draft Pick Comes Back to Haunt Them

James Kaprielian continued a strong start for red-hot Oakland. The Mets, meanwhile, lost a nail-biter to Washington.

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At the U.S. Open, a 48-Year-Old Is in the Hunt

The 48-year-old English golfer, whose first tour victory came last month, is in contention after two rounds of the Open at Torrey Pines.

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Portugal's Renato Sanches and the Risks of Going Too Fast

As a teenager, he was the breakout star of the last European Championship. Five years later, he is still waiting to build on that promise.

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Nike’s Shifts in Track and Field Are Top of Mind as Trials Begin

A series of contract changes, executive shuffling and internal responses to scandals have athletes and others wondering where the sport stands with Nike as it heads into the Olympics.

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Islanders Lead a Return to Normal in New York Sports

Since the return of fans into stadiums and arenas in the New York area, nothing has quite matched the intensity of what is been happening in Uniondale.

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The Bucks Respond With a Star Performance of Their Own

Giannis Antetokounmpo helped force a Game 7 with 30 points and 17 rebounds.

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At Euro 2020, a Reminder That Good Can Be Great

Holding national teams to club standards spoils the fun of international tournaments like the Euros and Copa América.

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Night Golf Is Taking Over South Korea

“White night” golf is a nocturnal sports phenomenon that reflects the still surging popularity of the sport and the lengths some will go in order to nab a tee time.

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Confusion Reigns at Trials Over Runner Who Blamed Drug Test on Burrito

Shelby Houlihan was poised to compete for a spot at the Games despite a doping ban that she blamed on burrito meat. Athletes complained, and a reversal to keep her sidelined eventually came from the highest levels of American Olympic governance.

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UEFA Could Move Euro 2020 Final From Wembley

Tournament organizers and the British government are holding talks about easing pandemic restrictions before the final at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 11.

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The Bucks Respond With a Star Performance of Their Own

Giannis Antetokounmpo helped force a Game 7 with 30 points and 17 rebounds.

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Simone Manuel Falters in the Olympic Swimming Race That Made Her

After failing to qualify for the 100-meter freestyle in Tokyo, she has one last chance to make the U.S. team. It’s a stunning setback for a star of the Rio Olympics who spoke of mental and physical fatigue.

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Confusion Reigns at Trials Over Runner Who Blamed Drug Test on Burrito

Shelby Houlihan was poised to compete for a spot at the Games despite a doping ban that she blamed on burrito meat. Athletes complained, and a reversal to keep her sidelined eventually came from the highest levels of American Olympic governance.

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At the U.S. Open, Matthew Wolff Is Having Fun Again

The promising young golfer took two months off the PGA Tour when he stopped enjoying the game and was worried about his mental health. He says he’s thrilled to be back.

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U.S.A. Track & Field Olympic Trials: Schedule and Events Details

The top three finishers in each event qualify for the Tokyo Games, provided they have reached the Olympic standard.

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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Wimbledon but Will Play in Tokyo Olympics

She had withdrawn from the French Open in May, citing mental health issues, and had said her playing calendar was undetermined.

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In Sprint to Reopening, Sports Hits Pandemic Obstacles

There is perhaps no greater hurdle to a return to normalcy in sports than the hesitancy among some elite athletes to be vaccinated.

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Hopes Fade for Imminent Federal Deal on College Athletes, Pressuring N.C.A.A.

New state laws are scheduled to take effect on July 1, but there are vanishingly low expectations for a deal in Washington in the coming days.

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Was The NBA Season Too Much Too Soon After the Bubble?

A rash of injuries leads LeBron James to question the league’s packed schedule.

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Christian Eriksen Will Have a Defibrillator Implanted

The Denmark player collapsed during a Euro 2020 game on Saturday. The device could allow him to resume his career.

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Jacob deGrom Leaves Start Early With Shoulder Soreness

The Mets ace was perfect through three innings. The Yankees, meanwhile, beat Toronto thanks to a solid start from Gerrit Cole.

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Was the N.B.A. Season Too Much Too Soon?

A rash of injuries leads LeBron James to question the league’s packed schedule.

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Rafael Nadal Will Skip Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

The Spanish star said a short turnaround between the French Open and Wimbledon did not allow enough time for his body to recover.

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Five Weeks Before the Olympics, Tokyo's State of Emergency Will be Eased

Japan’s latest outbreak is receding and vaccinations are slowly picking up, but health experts warn that the government must remain vigilant.

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Long Overlooked, Wyomia Tyus Is Seen as a Pioneer of Protests

Few noticed Wyomia Tyus’s subtle gesture in support of human rights at the 1968 Olympics. But her act is part of a rich history of athlete protest.

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In Pandev They Trust

North Macedonia is hoping its Euro 2020 campaign can serve as an advertisement for the country, and as a unifying force in a young nation seeking a sense of itself.

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Emergency Measures Eased in Tokyo as Olympics Loom

Japan’s latest outbreak is receding and vaccinations are slowly picking up, but health experts warn that the government must remain vigilant.

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At the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, Tiger Woods Still Looms Large

The 2008 championship would be the last major tournament victory for Woods until the 2019 Masters. Rocco Mediate, the golfer he beat in an epic 19-hole playoff, remembers every putt.

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Katie and Jon Ledecky: Two Sports, Three States, and a Lot of Perfect Timing

The Olympic swimmer and her uncle, a co-owner of the Islanders, are competing this week for berths on their biggest stages. A little frantic air travel to cheer on close family is nothing.

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N.B.A. All-Stars Set a Painful Record for Missing Playoff Games

Injury woes are not new, but they have been acute during the playoffs. Never before have eight All-Stars missed at least one postseason game in the same year.

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Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball Named N.B.A.’s Rookie of the Year

Ball, 19, made the Hornets one of the most exciting teams to watch during the regular season.

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Rangers Hire Gerard Gallant as Coach

Gallant last coached in the N.H.L. with the Vegas Golden Knights, taking them to the Stanley Cup finals in their first season.

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Chris Paul Out Indefinitely Because of Coronavirus Protocols

Paul, the Phoenix Suns guard, could miss at least a part of the Western Conference finals.

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Title IX Protections Extend to Transgender Students, Education Dept. Says

Using a Supreme Court ruling as its guide, the department will issue guidance that says discrimination against gay and transgender students is prohibited under the 1972 law.

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At the U.S. Open, Public Courses Are Losing

This year’s event is at Torrey Pines, which is owned by San Diego, but the U.S.G.A. may create a rotation that skips such courses.

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The Players to Watch at the U.S. Open

The Open starts this week, and these are the five players, including Phil Mickelson, to keep your eyes on.

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Elle Purrier St. Pierre Takes Her Show on the Road

Elle Purrier St. Pierre is a local celebrity. But her talent is taking her all over the world. Next stop, Tokyo?

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A Crisis of Abuse Grows in International Women's Sport

The sexual abuse scandal in Mali basketball is the latest example of how global sports organizations are failing to curb the mistreatment of women.

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Mike Davis Reflects on Running the U.S.G.A.

As chief executive of the United States Golf Association, he kept a close eye on the game he loves. Now he’s set to retire.

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A Delightful Glimpse Into Golf’s Secret World of Bitter Feuds

A moment ripe with loathing, shared between two large golfers, interrupts the game’s smooth surface.

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Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau Are Still at It. But Is Their Spat for Real?

The golfers continued their playful war of words at this week’s U.S. Open, insisting it is good for the sport. One wily pro suggested that it might mostly be good for Koepka and DeChambeau themselves.

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The Atlanta Hawks’ Secret Weapon Says He’s Always Been This Good

Bogdan Bogdanovic said he keeps improving, but he’s had these shooting skills. People are only noticing now, he said, because he’s winning.

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New York City Gets Another Major Marathon, in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Marathon is planned next year for April 24, giving New York a second big race through its neighborhoods.

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Jon Rahm Returns to the PGA Tour, Ready for the U.S. Open

The golfer, who was forced to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament with a six-stroke lead after a positive coronavirus test, said Tuesday, “It happened, that’s life.”

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Michael Phelps Is Not Going to the Olympics, but His Wake Is

At the U.S. swimming trials, Phelps’s influence abounds in athletes he has mentored and counseled as the sport grapples with his retirement from the Games.

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With Foreign Substances, MLB Faces Crisis of Its Own Making

As it did with steroids, baseball spent decades fostering a breeding ground for blatant ball doctoring. A handful of 10-game suspensions can’t change that.

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Euro 2020: France Beats Germany, in Control at All Times

A 1-0 score line disguises an imperious performance from the World Cup champions in their debut at Euro 2020.

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Did a Burrito Cost an American Runner Her Olympic Dream?

Shelby Houlihan, a medal favorite, will miss the U.S. Olympic trials after she tested positive for a banned steroid. She has blamed a food-truck meal.

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Was That a Bite in Germany vs. France?

Paul Pogba reacted and Antonio Rüdiger has video deniability, experts say. But what exactly happened in the 45th minute of Frances win against Germany?

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M.L.B. Says It Will Punish Ball Doctoring

Pitchers found using prohibited foreign substances will be ejected and receive a 10-game suspension in an effort to curb a widespread trend.

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Jeff Green, the N.B.A.’s Roving Role Player, Hopes to Settle Down in Brooklyn

The Nets’ Jeff Green has played for 10 teams, two shy of the record. “It confuses me, but it isn’t frustrating,” Green said, adding, “I go out and just do the work.”

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It’s a New Series as the Injury Bug Returns to Bite the Nets

The Bucks tied their playoff series with the Nets, 2-2, as Kyrie Irving left with an injured ankle, joining James Harden on the Brooklyn sideline.

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The N.B.A.’s Roving Role Player Hopes to Settle Down in Brooklyn

The Nets’ Jeff Green has played for 10 teams, two shy of the record. “It confuses me, but it isn’t frustrating,” Green said, adding, “I go out and just do the work.

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Euro 2020: Austria’s Marko Arnautovic Faces UEFA Investigation

North Macedonia’s soccer federation filed a complaint and said that it “strongly condemns the nationalistic outburst” by the forward after a goal on Sunday.

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Baseball Reference Adds Negro League Stats

M.L.B. is still working to incorporate Negro league statistics, but a popular website lets fans put some of the numbers in context.

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For Novak Djokovic, Two Down and Two, Maybe Three, to Go

He has won the Australian and French Opens but a Grand Slam won’t be easy. He must defend Wimbledon. Then there’s the U.S. Open. And don’t forget about the Olympics.

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Peterson Is Dominant as Mets Get Rare Home Win Over Cubs

It had been exactly four years since the Mets beat Chicago at Citi Field. David Peterson and Dominic Smith led the way.

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Bob Baffert Sues New York Racing Officials Over 'Impulsive' Ban

The trainer was barred from the state’s racetracks and missed the Belmont Stakes after the Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed two post-race drug tests.

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Christian Eriksen’s Teammates Question Decision to Resume Play

“We made the least bad decision,” one Denmark player said of the choice to continue a Euro 2020 match after Eriksen collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.

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Euro 2020: Scotland Returns, Tartan Army at Its Back

One of soccer’s most celebrated fan groups is reveling in a rare chance to support its team in a major tournament.

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‘I Surely Can Stand in Front of Men and Lead Them’

With women being mentioned for open head coaching vacancies, the N.B.A. seems primed to break one glass ceiling in sports.

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Yankees Troubles Worsen in Blowout Loss to Phillies

The Yankees have now lost 13 of 18 games and are in fourth place. The Mets were sunk by homers from Tatis and Machado.

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It’s a New Series as the Injury Bug Returns to Bite the Nets

The Bucks tied their playoff series with the Nets, 2-2, as Kyrie Irving left with an injured ankle, joining James Harden on the Brooklyn sideline.

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Striker the Samoyed wins the working group. Don’t lose him in a snowstorm.

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Jade, a German short-haired pointer, is headed in the right direction.

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FIBA President Hamane Niang Steps Aside Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation

Hamane Niang, the leader of basketball’s global governing body known as FIBA, led Mali’s federation at a time of systemic exploitation of female players, activists say. FIBA announced an investigation.

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Westminster Dog Show 2021: Four New Breeds Join the Party

The barbet, Belgian Laekenois, Biewer terrier and Dogo Argentino are all in.

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Westminster Dog Show 2021 Live Updates: The Road to Best in Show

It all comes down to this. Join us tonight for lots of photos, the latest results, and live analysis from reporters who definitely do not cover dog shows for a living.

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Tsitsipas Is the Latest to Come Close, and Learn How Far He Must Go

Stefanos Tsitsipas took a two-set lead over Novak Djokovic in the French Open men’s final. But in his loss he found that “two sets doesn’t really mean anything.”

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Here’s how to watch the 2021 Westminster dog show.

Winners from three groups will be named on Sunday night. They’ll join four other group winners to compete for Best in Show.

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Westminster Dog Show Day 2 in Photos

Who really is Best in Show when they’re all so photogenic?

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Novak Djokovic Wins the French Open

Djokovic rallied to win three straight sets, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his 19th Grand Slam men’s singles title and his second major championship in 2021.

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In Adesanya, U.F.C. Has a Champion It Can Depend On

Mainstream U.F.C. titleholders have slipped in recent years. So far, Adesanya has been consistent.

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For England, a Six-Second Culture War and a 1-0 Win

A cause, and criticism of it, only highlights that the majority of England fans all want the same thing.

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Doctor Says Christian Eriksen Had Cardiac Arrest: 'He Was Gone'

Eriksen went into cardiac arrest on the field during a game at Euro 2020, team officials said, but was well enough Sunday to speak to his coach.

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For the Islanders, the Good Times Really Are Here Again

Four Stanley Cups in the 1980s gave way to bad decisions and bad luck. But the Islanders, one of the last four teams remaining in the N.H.L. playoffs, are finally on a roll.

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Euro 2020: England-Croatia Score and Live Updates

England opens the European Championship against Croatia in London, where, like everywhere else in soccer, the talk was still about the frightening collapse of Denmark’s Christian Eriksen.

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Marathon Training: Here's How to Pick a Plan

There are endless training resources online and groups that meet and train together in person.

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Denmark's Christian Eriksen Is Stable and Talking to Friends

Denmark’s soccer federation said the midfielder who collapsed during a Euro 2020 match on Saturday had sent greetings to his teammates.

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How to Watch the Westminster Dog Show

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Chris Hogan Left Lacrosse. A League Has Given Him, and Others, a Path Back.

The former N.F.L. wide receiver has joined the Premier Lacrosse League, where pros in other sports have found opportunities on the field.

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Yankees Rally to Tie Before Losing in Extra Innings

Aroldis Chapman faltered again in a walk-off loss. The Mets, meanwhile, cruised past the San Diego Padres.

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Mudcat Grant, American League’s First Black 20-Game Winner, Dies at 85

After 14 major league seasons, he wrote a book about Black pitchers and sang in nightclubs. “I made way more money in music than I did in baseball,” he said.

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Westminster Dog Show Day 1: Saturday in Photos

After decades at Madison Square Garden, the dog show moves to the Lyndhurst riverside estate. And hundreds of dogs probably couldn’t be happier.

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French Open Champion Krejcikova Thanks Her Mentor, Novotna

Barbora Krejcikova developed her multifaceted game with the help of the former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna, who died in 2017.

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Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field against Finland.

The midfielder was walking near the sideline when he fell over. Medical teams offered urgent treatment on the field.

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Venezuela Faces Coronavirus Outbreak Ahead of Copa América Tournament

At least a dozen Venezuela players and staff members tested positive, raising new doubts about the decision to hold the tournament in Brazil.

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Barbora Krejcikova Wins the French Open

Unseeded but the sentimental favorite, Krejcikova defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, to win the women’s singles title in Paris.

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Barbora Krejcikova Wins the French Open

Unseeded but the sentimental favorite, Krejcikova defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets to win the women’s singles title in Paris.

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Euro 2020: Live Scores, Schedule and TV

Belgium, one of the tournament favorites, opens with a game against Russia in St. Petersburg. Wales plays Switzerland in Baku.

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Jacob deGrom Exits Start With Elbow Pain

The Mets ace allowed just one hit in six innings before exiting. “My level of concern is not too high,” deGrom said.

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Baseball's Sticky Situation With Ball Doctoring

Doctoring baseballs with ultra-tacky substances has pitchers dominating and some questioning the game’s integrity. Can cleaning up the balls liven up the sport?

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A tennis writer has watched Roland Garros evolve and grow for 30 years, for better or worse.

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Adesanya, one of the U.F.C.’s most marketable stars, makes his first appearance since trying to win a championship in a heavier weight class.

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In Making the French Open Final, Djokovic Edges Closer to His Rivals

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in four fierce sets and will try to win his 19th Grand Slam title against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.

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Baron Davis Directs Now. If There’s a ‘Space Jam 3,’ He Wants In.

The former N.B.A. star’s first movie, “Domino: Battle of the Bones,” is as in-your-face as his playing style. And he’s got plenty more big-screen ideas.

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A Euro 2020 betting favorite? It’s France, but not by much.

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The young stars of the HBO skate comedy discuss how pandemic-era New York shaped the new season. “Our show grows with us and changes with our world,” Ajani Russell said.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Beats Zverev to Reach French Open Final

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This men’s singles match between Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, and Rafael Nadal, the “King of Clay,” feels like it should be a final. But only one of these players will advance to play for a French Open title.

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Euro 2020: Scores, News and Updates

The European Championship begins Friday, kick-starting a month of international soccer tournaments that will play through the pandemic.

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Euro 2020: Ravaged and Resilient, the Show Goes On

Euro 2020 will not be the tournament anyone wanted, and it arrives after a year few will care to remember. And yet, once it starts, all of that will fall away.

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China Accuses 32 in Ultramarathon Disaster, but Main Suspect Is Dead

Organizers of the May race, which claimed 21 lives, face criminal charges and disciplinary action. The man said to bear primary responsibility died in a fall from a high-rise this week.

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Bucks Slow Down Nets to Trim Series Lead to 2-1

A grinding game of defense allowed Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton to shine in a 86-83 win over the Nets.

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Harry Kane on England, Goals and His Future at Spurs

He is England’s captain, Tottenham’s goal machine and a Tom Brady superfan. But as transfer talk swirls and Euro 2020 begins, he reveals only what he wants you to see.

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The unseeded Barbora Krejcikova has advanced to face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the No. 31 seed, in the singles final of the French Open.

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Crowder does a little bit of everything for Phoenix. He’s a key defender, a 3-point specialist and if the need arises, a solid salsa dancer.

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Answering sustained pressure for a system that shuts out fewer teams, a powerful group of executives recommended that the field expand from four to 12 teams. Other officials will consider the proposal in the coming weeks.

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Matt Schembechler said his account of abuse when he was a child in 1969 was ignored by his father, Bo, who was the new head football coach at Michigan.

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Saudi Arabia is pursuing an ambitious plan to secure the hosting rights to soccer’s marquee event, but the effort faces political and technical obstacles.

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Euro 2020: Italy Bets on Youth, and Fun

A nation steeped in soccer stopped producing trophies because it stopped producing players. Can a commitment to youth, and fun, bring back the glory days?

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Publicly accused of cheating by Josh Donaldson, Gerrit Cole followed up an awkward news conference by dominating him and the Twins.

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Mets Stay Hot With Blowout of Matt Harvey and the Orioles

Taijuan Walker was dominant against Baltimore and his teammates battered Harvey, a former Mets star.

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The Islanders beat the Boston Bruins in Game 6 to set up a series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, last year’s Stanley Cup winner.

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Rudy Gobert Wins Third Defensive Player of the Year Award

Gobert, the Utah Jazz center, won the honor for the third time in four years after leading the N.B.A. in total blocks.

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Rafael Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, is set for yet another showdown with Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 and his longtime rival. But the title won’t be on the line.

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Ron Hill, Marathoner Who Set Record in Boston, Dies at 82

In 1970 he shaved almost three minutes off the earlier mark. He later set another record: running at least a mile a day for 52 years and 39 days (even after surgery).

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Hall of Fame Delays Jeter’s Induction, but Now Will Allow Fans

The ceremony for Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller will now be an event requiring tickets in September.

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Soccer’s biggest stars have been playing almost nonstop for a year. Over the next month, major tournaments like Euro 2020 may be decided by which ones have the most left in the tank.

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Coco Gauff Eliminated in French Open Quarterfinals

The American teenager, playing her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, was frustrated and defeated by the unseeded Barbora Krejcikova.

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Coco Gauff Eliminated in French Open Quarterfinals

The American teenager, playing her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, was frustrated and defeated by the unseeded Barbora Krejcikova.

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For Four Key Teams, the Off-Season Begins Early

The Lakers have to figure out how to regroup, the Mavericks need to support Luka Doncic. The Celtics are shaking things up and Portland is looking for a coach.

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UEFA Euro 2020, delayed by the pandemic, will sweep across the continent into July.

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Alex Harrison survived child sexual abuse at the hands of his high school tennis coach. Now he is seeking justice, for himself and others.

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UEFA Euro 2020, delayed by the pandemic, will sweep across the continent into July.

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Researchers are studying the proteins in blood to learn why some of us respond to certain forms of exercise better than others.

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The financial realities for college athletes will dramatically change this summer. State governments, the N.C.A.A. and Congress all have a hand in shaping what that might look like.

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At the French Open, a New Top Executive Has a Lot to Handle

Gilles Moretton, the president of the French Tennis Federation, has faced several challenges during the first French Open of his term.

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Orioles Offense Stays Hot in Blowout of Mets

David Peterson was shelled in a brief outing. “We need to get him right,” Luis Rojas said.

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Gerrit Cole Stumbles Through Answer About Doctoring Baseballs

“I don’t know quite how to answer that,” the Yankees pitcher said when asked if he uses Spider Tack to increase his spin rate.

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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek all feature on the second day of quarterfinals at Roland Garros.

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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek all feature on the second day of quarterfinals at Roland Garros.

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Denver’s Nikola Jokic Wins N.B.A.’s Most Valuable Player Award

Jokic set career highs in points, rebounds and assists, and kept the Nuggets afloat after Jamal Murray, their second-leading scorer, went down with a knee injury.

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Jim Fassel, Who Coached the Giants to the Super Bowl, Dies at 71

He predicted that New York would make the playoffs when no one gave them much of a chance. Then they marched to the championship game, only to lose to the Ravens.

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The Giants coach called Gentleman Jim was best known for smoothly transitioning the team out of the Bill Parcells era, but one uncharacteristic tirade stood out.

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Aaron Rodgers Skips a Packers Camp. Now What?

The N.F.L.’s most valuable player did not attend the first day of Green Bay’s mandatory minicamp, raising the stakes in his dispute with the team.

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Paula Badosa’s Body Was Ready to Win, but Her Mind Was Not

The Spanish player is yet another in the sport who has battled depression and spoken openly about it.

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Lewis Hamilton Gives Encouragement to Naomi Osaka

Hamilton, the F1 champion, says he knows how it feels to be under intense media scrutiny and supports Osaka’s stand against news conferences.

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The pandemic may be ebbing, but Paris still has a curfew, which feels completely unnatural in the City of Light.

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Nets Brush Aside the Bucks to Lead Series, 2-0

A 39-point drubbing sends the series back to Milwaukee, and the Bucks back to the drawing board.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev will clash as the quarterfinal matches begin at Roland Garros.

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Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau Wins Coach of the Year Award

In a narrow vote, Thibodeau won the award for the second time in his career after taking the franchise to its first playoff appearance since 2013.

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2021 French Open: What to Watch on Tuesday

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev will clash as the quarterfinal matches begin at Roland Garros.

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In Paris, Coco Gauff Is Confident, Consistent, and Off to the Quarterfinals

The 17-year-old, the last American player in singles, will face Barbora Krejcikova in her first Grand Slam tournament quarterfinal on Wednesday.

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With Mayweather-Paul Bonanza, Lines Continue to Blur in Combat Sports

The norms within boxing and mixed martial arts shook yet again when Logan Paul fought Floyd Mayweather on Sunday without a satisfying conclusion. The pattern may continue.

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Gonzalez and Bogaerts Power Red Sox to Sweep of Yankees

Boston had not had a three-game sweep in New York since 2011. Marcus Stroman led the Mets over the Padres.

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Mathew Barzal Finds Scoring Touch for Islanders

Barzal, the team’s points leader for four straight seasons, broke a goal-less postseason last week and had the game-winner to tie the series with Boston ahead of Game 5.

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Exiting Pac-12 Chief Urges a Bigger Playoff and a More Responsive N.C.A.A.

Larry Scott, the commissioner of the westernmost Power 5 conference since 2009, will leave at the end of June with a decidedly mixed record.

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Living on the Margins, ‘Surfing’ on the Buses

In the Brazilian city of Olinda, a group of thrill seekers has taken up an illegal and death-defying hobby: riding on the outside of public buses.

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For Small Gyms, Handling the Pandemic Meant Expanding

From on-demand video libraries to rooftop classes, boutique workout spots broadened beyond their tight spaces.

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After the Nassar Scandal, Gymnastics Coaches Try a New Tone

Changes in the sport, which is still struggling to recover from a sexual abuse scandal, were evident at a championship event in Texas.

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How Much Did Mayweather and Paul Earn For Their Fight?

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Mayweather-Paul Exhibition Fight Ends Without a Knockout

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N.B.A. Fans Wanted a Show. They’re Also Getting a Reckoning.

The entertainment of the playoffs has been coupled with a pressing message from players that fans have disrespected them for too long.

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Coach K’s Retirement and the End of the College ‘Supercoach’

Mike Krzyzewski of Duke announced his retirement shortly after his Tobacco Road nemesis, Roy Williams, announced his, as the N.C.A.A prepares to grant athletes greater agency.

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Here's Why Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul Are Controversial

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Badou Jack Stops Dervin Colina on Mayweather-Paul Undercard

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U.S. Women’s Open: Yuka Saso Wins, Extending a Majors Drought by Americans

Yuka Saso of the Philippines won her first major, beating Nasa Hataoka of Japan in the first sudden-death playoff hole after they remained tied after two-hole aggregate playoff.

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Luis Arias Beats Jarrett Hurd On Mayweather-Paul Undercard

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Showtime Has Streaming Problems in Mayweather-Paul Fight

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Yuka Saso of the Philippines won her first major, beating Nasa Hataoka of Japan in the first sudden-death hole of a playoff that went three holes.

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Patrick Cantlay Wins the Memorial Tournament in a One-Hole Playoff

Cantlay, who won the event in 2019, bested Collin Morikawa, but the weekend will be remembered for Jon Rahm’s withdrawal after he tested positive for coronavirus.

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The N.B.A. Playoffs Yield Several Injured Stars and No Clear Favorite

Last year’s finalists are out, but concerns about stars like James Harden, Chris Paul and Joel Embiid make it hard to determine which teams will take their places.

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul: Live Updates and Analysis

Mayweather and Paul headline a pay-per-view card with an eight-round exhibition fight. The card begins at 8 p.m. Eastern and the main event is expected to happen around midnight.

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul: How to Watch and Stream

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Who Are Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul? How they Got Famous

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2021 French Open: What to Watch on Monday

The defending champions Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal look to extend their dominance through the round of 16.

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How Euro 2020 Was Saved

Pulling off a tournament with games in 11 countries was always going to be difficult. Then the pandemic struck, and the job got even harder.

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Serena Williams’s French Open Run Comes to an End

Elena Rybakina defeated the 23-time Grand Slam tournament winner in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, to move on to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.

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Roger Federer Pulls Out of French Open

The 20-time Grand Slam event champion withdrew after a brutal third-round match that lasted until early Sunday morning.

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An Unexpected Path to the Olympic Track and Field Trials

The past 16 months robbed many runners of opportunities to qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials. Two former collegiate runners decided to fill the gaps by creating a series of meets.

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Mike Schmidt Is the Greatest Draft Pick Ever

Fifty years later, Mike Schmidt stands alone as the baseball player who did the most for the team that drafted him. To one scout, Schmidt’s potential was obvious.

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Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say

One of the most dominant players in tennis history, Navratilova was a cultural pioneer when the world wasn’t prepared for an outspoken lesbian. Finally, the world is catching up, and she’s still here.

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USA Baseball Qualifies for Olympics

A mix of unemployed veterans and minor league prospects propelled the United States to a 4-0 record in the Americas Qualifier.

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Here’s what to keep an eye on as the undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes on the social media star Logan Paul in an exhibition in Florida.

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Jon Rahm Withdraws From Memorial Tournament After Positive Covid Test

The golfer broke down in tears when he was told that he had tested positive. He had just finished the third round with a six-shot lead.

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Hernandez Snaps Hitless Skid in Win Over Yankees

Kiké Hernandez was hitless in 27 straight at-bats before putting Boston ahead in the eighth as the Red Sox came back to win — again.

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Federer Escapes With a Win in a French Open Night Match

Still, he expressed doubt about his ability to play his fourth-round match Monday against Matteo Berrettini.

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Coco Gauff Catches a Break as Her French Open Run Continues

Jennifer Brady, unable to play through pain caused by plantar fasciitis, had to retire from the third-round match after just one set and 19 minutes.

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2021 French Open: What to Watch on Sunday

Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Serena Williams lead the charge as the round of 16 begins at Roland Garros.

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul: Is It a Fight? ‘It’s Entertainment’

The bout won’t have an official decision since it’s an exhibition. It might have a knockout. It is certain to deliver an oversized share of frivolity.

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Live Updates: Photos from the Belmont Stakes

New York Times photographers bring you scenes from the final race of the Triple Crown schedule.

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The post time for the race is 6:49 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday. A Triple Crown will not be at stake.

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That Brooks Koepka Feud Won’t Leave Bryson DeChambeau Alone

At the Memorial Tournament, where Koepka is not even playing, fan chants of “Brooks!” and Brooks-y!” followed DeChambeau as well as Jordan Spieth, who was playing in the same group.

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Megha Ganne seemed at ease as she moved to the top of the leaderboard during her second round at the Olympic Club. She held a share of first place after the early wave of competitors finished.

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At the French Open, Serena Williams Moves to the Fourth Round

At the French Open, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion defeated her fellow American Danielle Collins, 6-4, 6-4, in her most convincing performance of the week.

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Iga Swiatek, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic feature on Court Philippe-Chatrier on the second day of third round action.

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Italy has 10 players in the top 100, the most ever, and two 19-year-olds who look like major stars in the making. Just don’t ask them what’s going on.

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Mallorca, a Spanish team that has struggled to find its level but just won promotion back to La Liga, is finding out.

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A Photographic History of the Belmont Stakes

Historical images from Belmont Park, the challenging track where horse racing legends are made — or not.

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At 36, with his team’s future in doubt, James faces basketball mortality.

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The deal between TSM, which fields competitive video game teams, and the Hong Kong-based FTX exchange, rivals the kinds of deals top sports franchises land to name arenas and stadiums.

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Italy has 10 players in the top 100, the most ever, and two 19-year-olds who look like major stars in the making. Just don’t ask them what’s going on.

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Ryan Yarbrough Finishes What He Started Against Yankees

The Rays had not had a complete game in more than five years. The Mets lost to San Diego and Bob Brenly is taking a leave of absence.

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Belmont Odds and Picks: Who Will Win?

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert weighed in on the contenders for the 153rd Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

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Lakers Eliminated from Playoffs With Game 6 Loss to Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers, the defending N.B.A. champions led by LeBron James, struggled with injuries all season.

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Ryan Yarbrough Finishes What He Started Against Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays had not had a pitcher complete his start in more than five years.

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Ashleigh Barty Exits the French Open, Another Jolt to the Women’s Draw

Just eight of the top 16 women’s seeds at Roland Garros remained after Barty withdrew during the second round because of an injury, but the defending champion, Iga Swiatek, has looked very strong.

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At the U.S. Women’s Open, Jessica and Nelly Korda’s First Rounds Diverge

Nelly, the top-ranked American at No. 4, went off course after three bogeys, as No. 11 Jessica carded a one-over-par 72. Britain’s Mel Reid leads the field at four under.

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Mike Krzyzewski’s Finish at Duke Comes on His Terms

Some signs that the end might be near came last season. But Krzyzewski has remained steadfast in his program’s tenets even as his teams adapted to the game.

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2021 French Open: What to Watch on Friday

Serena Williams, John Isner and Victoria Azarenka will play on Court Philippe-Chatrier as the third round of the French Open begins.

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Mike Marshall, 78, First Relief Pitcher to Win Cy Young Award, Dies

Dominant and durable, he appeared in a record 106 games for the 1974 pennant-winning Dodgers. His tools? A screwball and a doctorate in physiology.

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The Knicks Enter a Summer of Tough Calls

Their transformation into a playoff team was one of the more remarkable stories of the season. But keeping the momentum going will require some more good calls.

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Covid-Stricken Brazil Agrees to Host Copa América

Brazil has lost 207,000 people to Covid-19 in the past three months alone, but President Jair Bolsonaro decided to host the Copa América, arguing, “We have to live.”

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It’s Not Your Imagination: MLB Players Are Getting Hurt a Lot

Even accounting for virus-related stints, trips to the injured list are up as the sport lags behind others in injury prevention.

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Ashleigh Barty, No. 1 Women’s Tennis Player, Withdraws From French Open

Barty, the world’s No. 1 player, had to leave the court for medical treatment during her second-round match.

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Euro 2020: Schedule, How to Watch and More

11 cities, 24 teams and hundreds of headaches: The European soccer championship is here after a year’s delay. Here’s what you need to know.

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MLB Sees Rise in Soft-Tissue Injuries After Shortened 2020 Season

Even accounting for virus-related stints, trips to the injured list are up as the sport lags behind others in injury prevention.

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China Suspends Ultramarathons After 21 Deaths

Some relatives of the 21 runners who died in an ultramarathon last month are quietly asking whether their loved ones could have been saved.

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Michelle Wie West Was Ready to Retire. Then She Got Mad.

A golf phenom since she was 10, Michelle Wie West was ready to focus on motherhood. Rudy Giuliani’s vulgar remarks convinced her to keep fighting and playing.

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The Nets Aren’t Unbeatable, but It’s OK to Be Impressed

The Boston Celtics tried in their first-round series but were too depleted to compete. The Nets’ next opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, may have a better shot.

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Knicks’ Resurgent Season Ends With Game 5 Loss to the Hawks

Julius Randle had 23 points for the Knicks, but it wasn’t enough. The Hawks’ star guard Trae Young dominated again down the stretch.

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N.F.L. to Drop Race-Based Measures in Concussion Settlement

Black players’ dementia claims were being measured differently from white players’. The change could prompt a reassessment of hundreds of previously denied cases.

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Buffalo Sabres Win N.H.L. Draft Lottery

The Sabres missed the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season and had the best odds for the No. 1 pick. Owen Power, from the University of Michigan, is most widely projected to be taken first.

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Mike Krzyzewski, Celebrated Duke Coach, Will Retire After Coming Season

With 1,097 career wins so far, the winningest coach in college basketball is planning his farewell following the 2021-22 season.

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At the French Open, Serena Williams Wins While Roger Federer Waits

Both players are 39 years old, and both are rounding into form as they eye another Grand Slam, whether on Paris’s clay or Wimbledon’s grass.

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Tennis Can’t Quit Its Covid Bubble

The world is opening, but tennis players are still dealing with serious restrictions on their movement, and they are not happy about it.

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Danny Ainge Retires as Celtics President

Ainge, who played for the Celtics in the 1980s, had been in the role since 2003. He will be replaced by Brad Stevens, who had coached the team for the past eight seasons.

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Marcus Stroman Calls Out Broadcaster for Insensitive Remarks

Bob Brenly attempted a joke about Stroman’s durag during a broadcast. Brenly has apologized and will seek sensitivity training.

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Danny Ainge Retires as Celtics President

Ainge, who played for the Celtics in the 1980s, had been in the role since 2003. He will be replaced by Brad Stevens, who had coached the team for the past eight seasons.

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2021 French Open: What to Watch on Thursday

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Ashleigh Barty feature in an action-packed second round at Roland Garros.

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Mental Health Is on Sloane Stephens's Mind, Too

“I should have asked to go to my grandparents’ funeral,” she said. “It’s something that I’ll probably regret for the rest of my life.”

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After Bonding Over Basketball and Biking, a Big Loss

Mark Eaton and Rudy Gobert, paint protectors past and present for the Utah Jazz, had built a relationship of mutual admiration and respect.

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Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Fails Second Drug Test

The colt, trained by seven-time Derby winner Bob Baffert, stands to become the second horse in the history of the race to be disqualified for a failed test.

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Naomi Osaka’s Uneasy Rush Into the Spotlight

Since emerging as an elite tennis player and Grand Slam tournament champion in 2018, Osaka has experienced success and anguish, both of which played out in public. It is “a lot to put on anyone’s plate.”

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Portugal's Bike Boom: How the Country Is Meeting the Demand

To meet a jump in demand, the country’s bike-making industry is building new factories, hiring workers and dealing with parts shortages.

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Kevin Durant and (Possibly) the Greatest Basketball Team of All Time

The Brooklyn Nets were built to be an unbeatable superteam of eccentric basketball superstars. Will they dominate the N.B.A. playoffs?

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They Won as N.H.L. Players. They’re Winning in Their Second Acts, Too.

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina’s coach, and Joe Sakic, Colorado’s general manager, have guided their teams to the postseason. Others haven’t been so successful in their post-playing roles.

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Clint Frazier Uses His Glove, and His Bat, to Beat Rays

The Yankees outfielder saved the game with a catch in the eighth and won it with a homer in the 11th. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, resumed their residency in Buffalo.

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Naomi Osaka and the Changing Power Dynamics in Sports

With relatively few words, she said a lot as she bowed out of the French Open on her terms, reflecting the growing empowerment of athletes.

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Athletes and Mental Health: Naomi Osaka Adds to Conversation

Making herself vulnerable, she joins other noteworthy athletes in pushing the once-taboo subject into the open.

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Why the Grand Slam Tournaments Risked Playing Hardball With Naomi Osaka

Leaders in the game noted that Osaka’s decision to bypass news conferences came as major media organizations had been cutting back on tennis coverage for years, a troubling dynamic for a sport that battles for exposure.

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2021 French Open: What to Watch on Wednesday

Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Serena Williams feature on the first day of second-round matches.

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MLB Raises ALS Awareness With Lou Gehrig Day

Gwen Peterson, who has Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is one of the many advocates who view the league’s new event as a chance to raise awareness and funding.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletes to Watch This Summer

Looking for some names to root for? Start here.

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Lost Lead Reminds Mavericks Fans of 2006 Collapse

Fifteen years ago, the Mavericks lost the N.B.A. finals after winning the first two games of the series. Now they have blown a 2-0 lead over the Clippers.

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