Sports
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Ser-Od Bat-Ochir of Mongolia Returns to the World Championship
There is no one else quite like Ser-Od Bat-Ochir. The 41-year-old marathoner has represented Mongolia at every major competition since 2003.
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Spanish Soccer Body Threatens to Sue Over Player’s Account of Kiss
The kiss and its aftermath have stirred debate over the treatment of women in Spanish soccer.
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The U.S. Open Is King of New York. Could It Do More for Queens?
The U.S. Open is a landmark event generating international attention and huge profits, but some nearby residents and business owners say they don’t...
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Spanish Soccer Chief Rubiales Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss
Luis Rubiales was denounced for his behavior toward Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the winning Spanish women’s soccer team, at an awards ceremony in...
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MLB Hitters and Batting Gloves: A Love Story
Few items of sporting equipment are as disposable as batting gloves. But don’t mistake their impermanence for a lack of importance.
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Not All Tennis Balls Are Equal
In tournaments, the old balls are swapped for new ones after several games. Those livelier new ones can change a player’s strategy.
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In Tennis, a Higher Ranking Means Better Perks
Higher-ranked players tend to get the perks, like the better practice courts. The lower-ranked must make do.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Is Uncertain
The N.B.A. superstar has grand ambitions, as a businessman and basketball player. “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win...
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U.S. Open Draws Pave the Way for a Rematch of Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in Final
Novak Djokovic, the No. 2 seed, does not have an easy path to a 24th Grand Slam title, and neither does Iga Swiatek, the defending women’s champion.
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Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Won’t Pitch Again This Season After Injury
The Angels have little to show for six years with two of baseball’s best players.
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The Unusual Legal Agreement Behind ‘The Blind Side’
Michael Oher says Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy used their relationship with him to unfairly profit from his story. They have denied it.
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A’ja Wilson’s 53-Point Game Ties the W.N.B.A. Record
Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, became just the third W.N.B.A. player to score at least 50 in a game.