Sports
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The Secret Salary Survey That Provides N.F.L. Coaches With Leverage
In a league structured to create parity, paying coaches is one potential avenue for competitive advantages.
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An Unusual Referee Substitution in the Women’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
An officiating change was made at halftime of the N.C. State-Chattanooga game because of the “background conflict” of a referee.
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How Dawn Staley Brings Players to South Carolina
Staley has used Brazilian steaks, samba dancing and honest conversations in recruiting.
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Why March Madness Belongs to the Women
Another giant leap is coming for college basketball, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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The English Soccer Prodigy Who Became a Cocaine Conspirator
Jamie Cassidy was tipped for stardom at Liverpool but now faces 13 years in jail — how did it come to this?
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Once a Dark Art, This Pitch Is Primed to Take Over Baseball
The long-forbidden pitch known as the splitter is returning to the mainstream.
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A ‘High Butt Factor’ Might Be an N.F.L. Draft Prospect’s Most Prized Feature
The rear end’s importance is so front of mind for scouts and coaches that they’ve come up with their own language to reference it.
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Why March Madness Stands Alone as the Event That Brings Us Together
The N.C.A.A. Tournament is one our country’s increasingly rare communal experiences, a columnist for The Athletic writes. Enjoy it.
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The 10 Most Likely First-Round Stunners in the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
Kansas and Gonzaga are among the teams that should be nervous about their first-round matchups.
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Carlos Alcaraz Is Making Magic Again. Watch Out.
The 20-year-old won his second Indian Wells title with a scintillating win against Daniil Medvedev. We analyse one shot that was hard to believe...
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The 2021 Quarterback Draft Class Was Heralded. Now It’s a Cautionary Tale.
Of the five first-round quarterbacks, only one is currently an N.F.L. starter. What went wrong?
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Premier League’s Nottingham Forest Is Deducted Points Over Financial Breach
The Premier League found them to have breached the league’s financial rules.