New York Times
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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.
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Why Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka’s Epic Final Was Bigger Than Them
The No. 1 and No. 2 are pushing each other, but a third player won’t let them get away.
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Bill Belichick and Former Patriots Take Turns Roasting Tom Brady
In a live Netflix show that lasted more than three hours, no jokes were spared at the expense of the seven-time Super Bowl champion.
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After 6,000 Laps Without a Win, Lando Norris Breaks Through in Miami
“It’s been a long time coming. And it’s not going to be his last,” the Formula 1 star Max Verstappen said.
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With Another Playoff Exit, a Storied N.H.L. Franchise Faces a Big Question
Everything should be on the table for the Toronto Maple Leafs, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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How Mystik Dan Won a Thrilling Kentucky Derby
The life-changing race lasted two minutes, but it took a million smaller moments to create this masterpiece.
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Caitlin Clark’s W.N.B.A. Era Arrives
In Dallas for her first professional preseason game, Clark played in front of a sold-out crowd and proved to be just as impactful as she had been...
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How Ohio State Became the Biggest Winner of the College Football Offseason
After watching their archrival win the national championship, the Buckeyes reloaded with a spending spree.
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The Premier League Salary Cap and the $500 Million Elephant in the Room
Clubs voted to push on with plans for a salary cap. Here’s how it could work.
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The Unfortunate Reality Facing One of Baseball’s Best Players
Mike Trout seems destined to spend his entire career with the Angels. That’s horrifying, a columnist from The Athletic writes.