Sports
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30 Years Ago, Chris Farley and College Basketball Collided
Farley was at the height of his “Saturday Night Live” glory when he recreated a signature moment in N.C.A.A. Tournament history.
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How a Liverpool Visionary Was Handed the Keys to a Soccer Kingdom
Michael Edwards has become one of the sport’s most influential figures as director of soccer operations for Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s U.S....
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N.A.A.C.P. Urges College Athletes to Reconsider Public Florida Universities
The organization’s open letter is a response to the University of Florida’s decision to eliminate its Diversity and Inclusion office.
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The Moment Soccer’s Best Forward Came Face to Face With Its Best Defender
Erling Haaland matched up against Virgil van Dijk over the weekend.
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The Hometown Hero Behind a College Basketball Powerhouse
The home where Bucky McMillan grew up is only three miles from his office at Samford University.
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How a Soccer Player Overcame a Scoring Problem With Help From Rob McElhenney
Paul Mullin didn’t score for eight games, but support from one of Wrexham’s co-owners helped him end his drought.
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The Caitlin Clark Hype Train Prompts Debate on W.N.B.A. Finances
There has been speculation that leaving Iowa would amount to a pay cut for Clark. “It’s a bad narrative,” W.N.B.A. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.
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Doctors Said He Had Five Years to Live. Basketball, Poetry and Love Saved Him.
The former N.B.A. player Tom Meschery knows he doesn’t have much time left. That doesn’t stop him from living: “You can’t live your life worrying...
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Ranking the Worst Quarterback Trades in N.F.L. History
Russell Wilson is a cautionary tale in a league littered with historically bad quarterback moves.
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A Nebraska High School Coach Died During the Season. His Team Inspired a Community.
As Brad Feeken’s condition worsened, parents, teachers and supporters in Gretna, Nebraska prepared to hold the team up. It has unfolded just the...
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What Happens When Your Landlord Bats Leadoff? Ask a Baseball Player.
As players prepare for the season, they buy, sell, trade and rent houses from one another as they scramble to find a place to live.