Roundup: M.L.S. Playoffs: N.Y.C.F.C. and Timbers Survive Knockout Round

N.Y.C.F.C. easily dispatched the Philadelphia Union, while Portland defeated F.C. Dallas despite losing a man to a red card.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Derrick Rose Scores Career-High 50 Points in Timberwolves’ Win

Rose, the 2011 M.V.P. who has struggled with injuries, left the court in tears after his personal-best performance.

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Willie McCovey, 80, Dies; Was Hall of Fame Slugger With the Giants

A revered figure in San Francisco who hit 521 home runs in 22 seasons.

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D.J. Durkin Is Fired by Maryland a Day After Being Reinstated

On Tuesday Durkin was reinstated and the president announced he would resign, but the university reversed course and fired the coach.

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Overlooked No More: Miki Gorman, Women’s Marathon Pioneer

Gorman, who won the New York City Marathon for women in 1977, was the last American female winner until Shalane Flanagan took the title in 2017. She also broke several records in running.

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Blake Griffin Isn’t Bitter. Detroit Has Made Him Better.

Broken promises made him a Piston, but a fresh start and a 50-point stunner have the former Clippers superstar looking forward.

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Roundup: Another Injury to Rafael Nadal Allows Novak Djokovic to Return to No. 1

Nadal pulled out of the Paris Masters on Wednesday because of an abdominal problem, meaning Djokovic will reclaim the No. 1 ranking.

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