Sports
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Remembering a Deadline Single by the Sundown Kid
It was the bottom of the ninth inning, and I was at the height of agitation. “Why did I do…
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An Indiana Family Lives in the Gym (Literally)
WILKINSON, Ind. — Many people in basketball-obsessed Indiana claim to eat, sleep and breathe the game. This summer, in a…
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For Dreadlocked N.F.L. Players, Hair Is a Point of Pride
It wasn’t until his junior year of college, in 2015, that Aaron Jones decided to rebel and form his hair…
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After Years Away, One of Basketball’s Greats Returns at 41
SYDNEY, Australia — It was an inconspicuous return. Just over a year ago, Lauren Jackson, one of the greatest players…
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Federer, Even in Defeat, Gets Fitting End to Storied Career
The last match of Roger Federer’s 24-year professional career was about to begin, and Andy Murray, one of his rivals…
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Neymar Is Still a Singular Star, but He Has More Help on Brazil
LE HAVRE, France — As the announcer at the Stade Océane cycled through Brazil’s team on Friday, before the squad…
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Meet the opponents for Federer and Nadal: Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.
Here’s a 22nd century tennis trivia question: “Who was Roger Federer’s last opponent?” Trick answer. There were two: Jack Sock…
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A climate activist set himself on fire on court at the Laver Cup.
LONDON — A protester set fire to his arm after running onto the court during a match on Friday at…
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Celtics Say Suspending Coach Ime Udoka Was a Matter of ‘Conscience’
BOSTON — The Celtics’ decision to suspend Coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season came after a monthslong investigation into…
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Sloppy U.S. Falls to Japan in World Cup Tuneup
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Even an optimist would struggle to pull more than a few positive signs from the United States…