Sports
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Tom Courtney, Sprinter Who Lunged to Grab Olympic Gold, Dies at 90
In 1956 in Melbourne, he was dueling with another American when an English runner burst toward the finish line. But Courtney had one last surge in...
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Long-Distance Runner Alicia Monson Finds Time to Stand Still
The American runner enters the preliminaries on Wednesday in the 5,000 meters at the world championships in Budapest amid a remarkable year.
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Wander Franco Placed on Administrative Leave by MLB
In an agreement between the league and the players’ union, Wander Franco will be out “until further notice” as an investigation continues.
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Wheelchair Football’s Camaraderie Comes With Metal-on-Metal Contact
A collision-heavy wheelchair football team in Buffalo is giving players community and purpose.
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ABC Affiliate Cuts ‘Bachelorette’ Finale for Football Game
Fans of the reality show were not happy after a local ABC affiliate showed a preseason game between the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens...
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Maxie Baughan, Feared Linebacker of the 1960s, Dies at 85
A star at Georgia Tech and later in the N.F.L., he dominated his way to nine Pro Bowl selections and could be inducted into the Hall of Fame next...
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Sha’Carri Richardson Wins World Championship
Richardson outran Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to take home her first major world championship title.
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John Angelos and the Future of the Baltimore Orioles and Camden Yards
John Angelos wants to reimagine the way Baltimore approaches the business of baseball, but his team’s electric young core may not be around to see...
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A Track Mentality in the Boxing Ring
Some of boxing’s most well-known fighters have been helped by Larry Wade, a strength and conditioning coach who was an elite hurdler.
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A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul
A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many...
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Yankees’ Streak of Winning Seasons in Jeopardy After Loss to Red Sox
After another demoralizing loss — making it eight in a row — the Yankees have gone from contender to afterthought. A 30-year streak of winning...
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Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win
The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.