New York Times
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Why the N.H.L.’s Replay System Needs a Massive Overhaul
Replay doesn’t need to be ditched entirely, but the league needs to change its approach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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The Careful Thought Process Behind Outlandish Baseball Team Names
From the Dairy Daddies to the Trash Pandas, local minor league and collegiate summer league teams use unusual monikers to generate interest.
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NASCAR Driver Punches Opponent After All-Star Race
An angry Ricky Stenhouse Jr. confronted Kyle Busch, then punched him, setting off a brief fight between teams at the garage on Sunday.
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The Pacers Are Flying Under the Radar, and They’re Loving It
Defeating the Knicks in Game 7 at Madison Square Garden gives Indiana a chance to play with house money, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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How Caitlin Clark’s W.N.B.A. Salary Measures Up Across Sports
Unless the league’s finances change significantly, Clark’s salary might never reflect what stars of her magnitude typically earn.
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A Massive Media Decision Could Be in M.L.B.’s Future
Teams have always controlled their local broadcast rights. Some owners want to change that.
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After Arrest, Scottie Scheffler Finishes Round 2 at P.G.A. Championship
The world’s No. 1 golfer faces four charges after attempting to drive around a traffic stoppage outside Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.
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The Secrets to Jurgen Klopp’s Remarkable Success at Liverpool
Those who helped him rebuild the club explain what makes him thrive ahead of his departure.
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The Winners and Losers of the N.F.L.’s Schedule Reveal
In his rookie season, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will have every opportunity to thrive.
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Four Potential Solutions to Baseball’s ‘Existential Crisis’
The future of M.L.B. starting pitchers is in jeopardy, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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The New York Rangers Are Entering Hockey’s Danger Zone
It’s been a decade since an N.H.L. team had to play a Game 7 after taking a 3-0 series lead.
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The N.B.A. Strategy That May Be Robbing Fans of Iconic Moments
Free throws are among the least interesting parts of basketball, our columnist writes, and the nature of a rule is leading to more of them in...