N.B.A. Suspends Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns 2 Games for Fighting

The league said the players’ “continued escalation” after the game — their taunts on social media — had factored into the punishment.

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The Sixers May Make Other Teams Wish They Were a Little Bit Taller

The last decade has seen the N.B.A. become more of a finesse league. But Philadelphia is trying to turn back the clock, with big men leading the way.

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Royals Hire Mike Matheny as Manager

Matheny, the former Cardinals manager, was hired by Kansas City as a special adviser last November, and on Thursday the club named him manager.

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Ron Fairly, Dodger Star Turned Broadcaster, Dies at 81

In his 20-year playing career, he was on three World Series championship teams. After his playing days, he spent more than 20 years at the microphone.

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A Different Result in This Houston-Washington Game

There was plenty of scoring, and some broken records, when the Rockets met the Wizards.

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What’s Another Marathon? Relentless Racing Fuels Sara Hall

The 36-year-old’s secret is stacking marathons on top of each other, with minimal recovery time. The surprise? She’s getting faster.

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A Different Result in This Houston-Washington Game

There was plenty of scoring, and some broken records, when the Rockets met the Wizards.

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