Sports
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Victor Wembanyama Wants to Take Over the NBA
The 19-year-old French basketball star is the most hyped N.B.A. prospect since LeBron James, but he says he isn’t fazed by the pressure.
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Jayson Tatum Shines as Boston Celtics Blow Out 76ers in Game 7
Tatum’s scoring output was an N.B.A. record for a Game 7, and it helped send the Celtics to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will face the...
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Don Denkinger, Umpire Remembered for Botched Call, Dies at 86
His reputation as a longtime major-league umpire was overshadowed by a wrong call he made during the 1985 World Series.
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Owen Davidson, Who Won 8 Grand Slams With Billie Jean King, Dies at 79
In the 1960s and ’70s, he and King dominated mixed doubles tournaments. He was also known for his congeniality, sportsmanship and skill at the net.
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Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended for Possible New Gun Video
Morant, the star Memphis Grizzlies guard, was first suspended in March after he flashed a gun during an Instagram Live video.
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Matthew Barney, Back in the Game
In his new video installation, the artist known for maximalist works like “The Cremaster Cycle” returns to the football fields of his childhood.
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When Your Champions League Dream Runs Through a War Zone
Shakhtar Donetsk’s foreign stars fled Ukraine when Russia invaded. Now some are returning or signing up, proof that the lure of opportunity can...
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Tori Bowie’s Hometown Celebrates Her Life Amid Mystery of Her Death
Mourners at a visitation and funeral in Mississippi remembered Tori Bowie as an inspiration on the track while also searching for answers about how...
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First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.
In many U.S. states and across the world, regulators are cracking down on the sports gambling industry, citing harm to the public and, in some...
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The Florida Man of Formula 1
Logan Sargeant is F1’s first full-time American driver since 2007. Can his sport make the leap from Monte Carlo to Miami with its soul intact?
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How Road Races Are Making Space For The Slowest Runners
The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.
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Golden State Falls to Lakers in Game 6, Ending Championship Hopes
It was the first playoff matchup of Stephen Curry and LeBron James since 2018. This time, James came out on top.