Sports
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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.
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Knicks Knocked Out of Playoffs in Game 6 Loss to Miami Heat
It was the first time the Knicks had been to the Eastern Conference semifinals in a decade.
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Dan Snyder to Proceed With Sale of Washington Commanders to Josh Harris
The embattled N.F.L. owner had reached a $6 billion deal in April with a group led by Harris but continued to seek higher bids. Other league owners...
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Shane McClanahan of Tampa Bay Rays Dominates With Four Pitches
Shane McClanahan of the Tampa Bay Rays started last season’s All-Star Game and is 7-0. His mastery of four elite pitches can make things seem...
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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Overcomes Own Poor Play to Force Game 7
Tatum said after Game 6 that he is “one of the best basketball players in the world.” But for the first three quarters against the 76ers, he sure...
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The Premier League Crucible Produces Something New: Ideas
England has long relied on imported players, imported coaches, imported best practices. Now it’s trying something new for a change.