New York Times
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What Carmelo Anthony Meant to New York City
Anthony, a Brooklyn native, rejuvenated a beleaguered Knicks fan base and embraced the city’s culture, on and off the court.
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The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court
Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction...
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The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court
Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction...
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Oakland Athletics Close In on Las Vegas Stadium Deal
From faking a rainout at a World Series game to a possum in a television booth, the Athletics have rarely been happy at home. Will Las Vegas be the...
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The Lakers Have Options to Win With LeBron James
The Lakers can get back to the N.B.A. finals, but with James’s career almost over, some of the team’s possible strategies may take too long.
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For Everton and Premier League, Relegation Battle Isn’t the End
A club’s battle to avoid relegation is being shadowed by an investigation into its spending, and nudges to announce a resolution before next season.
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Boston Celtics Finally Look Like They Want to Beat the Miami Heat
Boston hadn’t looked like the team that went to the N.B.A. finals last season — or like a team that wanted to get there this year.
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Alexander Zverev’s On- and Off-Court Drama
He’s a diligent player. He has also recently worked through an abuse claim and an on-court tantrum — and a serious injury at last year’s French Open.
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Tennis Injuries Present Top Players with Serious Challenges
Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form.
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Dortmund, Bayern Munich and the Chance of a Lifetime
A Dortmund victory on Saturday will end Bayern Munich’s streak of 10 straight titles. The prospect of a new champion should be a cause of...
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LIV Golf Wants to Talk About Sports. Donald Trump Still Looms.
Whether LIV can outrun Trump’s shadow, and whether it even wants to, could do much to shape how the league is perceived in the years ahead,...
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Why Do They Euthanize Racehorses Who Break Their Legs?
Humans and other mammals can recover from a broken leg. But a similar injury can be catastrophic for thoroughbreds, as the public has seen during...