Sports
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Despite War and Griner’s Arrest, American Men Hoop in Russia
The war in Ukraine and the imprisonment of the W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner in Russia have roiled geopolitics and all…
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N.B.A. Fines Anthony Edwards $40,000 for Anti-Gay Remarks
The N.B.A. fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $40,000 on Tuesday for anti-gay remarks that he made in an Instagram…
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With a Playoff Spot in Reach, the Mets Control Their Destiny
Atop the National League East with a record of 93-55, the Mets are closing in on a playoff spot. With…
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What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season
No more Week 1 rust, no more excuses. Fifteen teams entered Week 2 looking to prevent starting the season in…
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Las Vegas Aces Win First W.N.B.A. Championship
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun on Sunday to win their first W.N.B.A. championship. The…
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The Art of Leaving Baseball Behind
As Blake McFarland came bounding through the doors of Gallery 85, Patrick Powell figured he was looking at yet another…
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Biden meets with relatives of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
WASHINGTON — President Biden met on Friday with family members of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two Americans imprisoned in…
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Their Sport is on the Verge of Extinction. These Runners Wont Give it Up.
HAINESPORT, N.J. — The livestreaming was down, the tracker wasn’t up, the star guest was a no-show and eight hours…
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Free Pizza and Easy Sleep: W.N.B.A. Upgrades Travel for Finals
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — There were “oohs and aahs” of excitement as the Connecticut Sun players entered their chartered plane on…
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Who’s the Best in Men’s Tennis? It Depends on How You Measure.
When Roger Federer announced his retirement this week, he was showered with hosannas befitting one of the greatest men’s tennis…