Sports
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In Rome, Suspense on the Tennis Court Is Matched by Drama Off of It
A water bottle incident involving Novak Djokovic and strange umpiring overshadowed the play of some of the sport’s top stars.
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The M.L.B. Closer Who Needs Only One Pitch to Dominate Opponents
In one remarkable eight-game span last month, Robert Suarez reached back for 79 fastballs in a row.
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Darryl Strawberry Wanted to Quit Baseball at 19. This Duo Stopped Him.
After signing a record-setting contract, Strawberry soon confronted failure on the diamond and heard racist slurs from the stands.
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Kylian Mbappé Is P.S.G.’s GOAT — but He Is Not Loved Like One
Nothing better summed up the French striker’s time at Paris St.-Germain than his final home game.
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The 21-Year-Old American Tennis Star Who Is Daring to Be Different
A 150 mile-per-hour serve is Ben Shelton’s trademark. But the brutality of his game is deceiving.
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A Former N.F.L. Player Bought a Pub in England. Then His World Imploded.
Lorne Sam said he’s dealt with discrimination in a small English village because he’s different. “And the difference is that I’m American and I’m...
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A Historic Soccer Stadium Is at Risk of Being Abandoned
Nottingham Forest may leave its 125-year-old City Ground home because of local politics and financial constraints.
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From the Met Gala to a W.N.B.A. Debut, a Week in the Life of Angel Reese
“I went to the Met Gala, slayed the Met Gala in New York, came back, slayed against New York,” Reese said.
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The Rising Baseball Trend That Puts Catchers at Increasing Risk
Catchers are moving closer to the plate, and interference calls are up.
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Lionel Messi’s First Soccer Contract, Written on a Napkin, Is Up for Auction
The agreement was reached in 2000, with Barcelona director Carles Rexach desperate for the club to sign the Argentine, then 13 years old.
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As a Hall of Famer Battles A.L.S., Old Friends Visit With Stories to Tell
Steve McMichael, the former Bears defensive tackle, continues to inspire those around him. “He’s not ready to go,” his sister said.
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Are There Enough Fans for the N.H.L.’s Smallest Market to Keep Its Team?
The Winnipeg Jets’ season was clouded by dwindling attendance and concerning comments made by ownership about the franchise’s future.