New York Times
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Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More
The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.
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In a World Series Built on Stars, Shohei Ohtani’s Absence Would Hurt
The injury Ohtani suffered to his left shoulder on Saturday cast a pall over Dodger Stadium, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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Ohio State Football’s Win Reveals a Flaw That Could Derail Its Season
In alarming fashion, the Buckeyes looked nothing like their dominant selves from three weeks ago, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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In an N.F.L. Slate Full of ‘Ifs,’ Much Hangs in the Balance at Midseason
It feels like a sudden shift could take place for more than a few teams in Week 8, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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This Formula 1 Star Has Had a ‘Terrible’ Season. Driving at Home Could Save It.
Another podium finish in Mexico could carry incredible weight for Sergio Pérez.
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Blockbuster Matches Present Big Tests Yet for Four New Soccer Coaches
The new coaches at Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus and Marseille have hit the ground running. That might be about to change.
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Why Army and Navy Football Teams Could Clash Twice This Year
Both teams are in the college football playoff contention, setting up to a unique scheduling quirk.
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The 11 N.B.A. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons
This feels like the year we might get a full campaign of peak Zion Williamson, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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Japan’s Own National Pastime: Watching Shohei Ohtani in the World Series
People in Japan say it’s hard to conceive of the popularity of the Dodgers superstar from an American perspective: “He has his own section of the...
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How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?
The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.
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Where the Top 45 M.L.B. Free Agents Will Play Next Season
Juan Soto could be the second player in league history to sign a contract worth more than $600 million.
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It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten
Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.