Wimbledon 2019: Naomi Osaka Loses in the First Round

Osaka, No. 2 seed, was defeated by Yulia Putintseva, who has now won all three matches between them. Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson were among Monday’s winners.

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Meanwhile, Not in France ...

It’s the summer of the Women’s World Cup, and for once it’s the men’s soccer tournaments that have been overshadowed. Here’s what you might have missed.

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N.B.A. Free Agency Tracker: What Happened on Days 1 and 2

Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving. Jimmy Butler. But no Kawhi Leonard (so far). Dozens of deals have been reported, and the chaos has only just begun.

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N.B.A. Free Agency Tracker: What Happened on Days 1 and 2

Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving. Jimmy Butler. But no Kawhi Leonard (so far). Dozens of deals have been reported, and the chaos has only just begun.

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On Eve of World Cup Semifinal, Clock Is Already Ticking on U.S.

Europe’s rise as a women’s soccer power has been on full display in France. Its teams are not going away.

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Keeping the Fun in Children’s Sports

“The evidence shows that what makes sports really fun for kids is trying hard, making progress, being a good sport, experiencing positive coaching.”

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Wimbledon, Wedded to Tradition, Steps Into the Present

Courtesy titles and postage stamps are among the things no longer required at the All England Club.

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