Answer to N.F.L. Viewers’ Prayers: Tony Romo, the Play Predictor

Sports fans generally dislike all announcers. But Romo has delighted N.F.L. fans so far by giving them a new level of insight.

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As Mets Crawl to the Finish, Sandy Alderson Stands Up for Terry Collins

Alderson was responding to published reports in which unnamed sources said Collins had lost touch with his players and had misused certain relievers.

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On Baseball: The Mets’ Terry Collins, Age 68, Can Hear a Goodbye Lurking

He is the oldest manager in baseball and has steered the Mets for seven seasons, longer than anyone else in team history. But a tough 2017 has taken a toll.

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Luis Severino and the Yankees Are Straddling a Fault Line

The right-hander has thrown a lot of pitches this season for someone who is 23. And he could throw a whole lot more in October.

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Phil Mickelson, With Family in Tow, Breaks a Presidents Cup Record

Mickelson’s wife, Amy, and two of their children looked on as he took the record for the most career wins in the event and as the United States nearly finished off the International team.

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On Soccer: For Manchester City, Slim Victory at Chelsea Speaks to a Wider Goal

Kevin De Bruyne’s goal lifted City to a 1-0 victory, but the comprehensive nature of the visitors’ performance may have been even more important.

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In the Rangers’ Roster Shuffle, a Teenager Emerges

Filip Chytil, an 18-year-old Czech center, was a first-round draft pick in June, and he is likely to make the lineup when the N.H.L. season opens this week.

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