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New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Manchester City Wins First Champions League Title
City, which also won England's Premier League and F.A. Cup, held off Inter Milan, 1-0, to claim a rare European treble.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

How the PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger Came Together
The agreement to remake a global game stunned most of the sporting world after seven weeks of clandestine negotiations.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Edward Stack, 88, Longtime President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Dies
He presided over the annual Hall induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., for many years. But he also helped keep one star, Pete Rose, from being part of it.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Manchester City Clinches First Champions League Title With 1-0 Defeat of Inter Milan
City, which also won the Premier League and F.A. Cup winner, held off Inter Milan for a rare European treble.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Manchester City vs. Inter Milan: Live Updates
City, the Premier League and F.A. Cup winner, is chasing its first Champions League title and a rare European treble. Inter Milan last lifted the trophy in 2010.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Swiatek Overcomes Muchova to Win Another French Open
Swiatek has been a clear No. 1 atop women's tennis, and this singles championship at Roland Garros is her third in four years.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Why Do Team Owners Raise the Championship Trophy First?
It's a decidedly American tradition, even if it can be a buzz-kill.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Expert Picks: Who Will Win the Belmont Stakes?
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert assess the contenders for the 155th Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Miami Heat Face 3-1 Deficit in NBA Finals After Game 4 Loss to Nuggets
Only one team has come back from a 3-1 series deficit in the N.B.A. finals, but the Miami Heat seem confident they can be the second.

New York Times Sports
Jun 10, 2023

Secretariat's Legend Rolls on Like, Well, a Tremendous Machine
Fifty years after Secretariat clinched the Triple Crown with a runaway win in the Belmont Stakes, fans still long to connect with his story.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Blue Jays Cut Anthony Bass After He Defended Anti-Queer Post
Anthony Bass had reposted a video on social media that called for a boycott of L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly companies.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Novak Djokovic Moves to the Precipice of Tennis Supremacy
Djokovic seized a spot in the French Open final with a win over a struggling Carlos Alcaraz. In the final on Sunday, Casper Ruud stands in the way of Djokovic's 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

South Florida's Heat and Panthers Chase N.B.A. And N.H.L. Titles
It is rare for teams from one market to play in the Stanley Cup and N.B.A. Finals in the same year, and a first for southern franchises, but it was bound to happen.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Champions League: Manchester City Bends the Story to Its Will
This season's City might be Pep Guardiola's coaching masterpiece: a juggernaut so fearsome that not even Hollywood writers dared suggest it could be beaten.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Novak Djokovic Downs Carlos Alcaraz to Reach French Open Final
Alcaraz suffered leg cramps in the third set, which hindered his movement and gave Djokovic an opening to dominate.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Messi and Benzema, Saudis and Soccer, Bread and Circuses
Soccer is the ultimate prize in Saudi Arabia's push in sports. Karim Benzema's signing offered a glimpse of the price tag. Lionel Messi's rejection showed its limits.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Two N.C.A.A. Titles in 25 Minutes? Britton Wilson Is Up for It.
Britton Wilson of Arkansas is a favorite to win the N.C.A.A. titles in both the 400 meters and the 400-meter hurdles. She'll need to recover quickly between the two.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Oklahoma Sooners Softball Wins Women's College World Series
The Sooners became only the second team to claim three straight Division I softball titles and did so by ending the season on a record 53-game winning streak.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

Two Complicated Princes of the Sport of Kings
The excitement of thoroughbred horse racing — and many of the sport's most vexing problems — are exemplified by the careers of the trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher.

New York Times Sports
Jun 09, 2023

The Miami Heat's Secret Weapon for a Title? Zone Defense.
The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

Karolina Muchova to Face Iga Swiatek in the Women's French Open Final
The tennis world has been waiting for Karolina Muchova to be healthy. Now she gets a shot at Iga Swiatek with a Grand Slam title on the line.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

24 Hours of Le Mans: 100 Years of Endurance and Innovation
The famous race, often a testing ground for the automotive industry, has hit its centennial.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

At 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota Faces New Challengers
It has won the top class for the past five years, but Cadillac, Peugeot, Porsche and Ferrari have returned to try to take the crown.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

At 24 Hours of Le Mans, NASCAR Is Out of Its Element
A modified Camaro ZL1, with a big V8, will be the Garage 56 entry this year.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic to Meet in French Open Semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, who have played each other only once, will finally do so again on Friday in the French Open semifinals. Can the ultimate young talent beat the ultimate tennis mind?

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

Champions League Final: Inter Milan Tries to Live in the Now
Inter made the Champions League final with Italy's oldest squad and its highest debts. Whatever happens in Istanbul cannot stop the financial squeeze to come.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

Aggressive Skating, Like Other 1990s Trends, Is Re-emerging
Aggressive skating emerged in the 1990s as a flashier, niche style of roller skating. Like other '90s trends, it has emerged again.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic Lead Nuggets Over Heat in Game 3
Murray is often overshadowed by his teammate Nikola Jokic, but he has proved his value in leading the Nuggets to a 2-1 lead over the Heat in the N.B.A. finals.

New York Times Sports
Jun 08, 2023

Jamal Murray's Triple-Double Helps Nuggets Beat Miami Heat in Game 2
Murray is often overshadowed by his teammate Nikola Jokic, but he has proved his value in leading the Nuggets to a 2-1 lead over the Heat in the N.B.A. finals.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

What Is the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund?
The secretive $700 billion investment fund has set its sights on tourism, job creation, private equity and, now, golf.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

The Iron Sheik, Villainous Hall of Fame Wrestler, Is Dead
Khosrow Vaziri drew on his Iranian heritage to create a caricature of a Middle Eastern villain and became one of the most memorable heels in wrestling history.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Aaron Judge Hits Injured List With No Timetable for Return
Judge, the slugging Yankees outfielder, got an injection to aid healing in his sprained toe. He will be out at least 10 days.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Yankees Game Postponed Because of Smoke From Wildfires
A night after having teams play through adverse conditions, Major League Baseball pulled the plug on two games. A W.N.B.A. game in Brooklyn was also postponed.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Lionel Messi, Soccer's Most Coveted Free Agent, Picks Inter Miami
Days after he announced he would not return to Paris St.-Germain, Messi, Argentina's World Cup hero, said he planned his next stop to be Inter Miami of M.L.S.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Backing Saudi Deal, McIlroy Reprises His Role as PGA Tour's Backstop
McIlroy, however, reiterated his lingering opposition to LIV Golf, saying: "I hate LIV. Like, I hope it goes away."

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

In Reprieve for PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy Backs Saudi Deal
McIlroy, however, reiterated his lingering opposition to LIV Golf, saying: "I still hate LIV. I hate them. I hope it goes away."

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf Deal Is a Triumph That Transcends Sports
The deal to merge LIV Golf with the PGA Tour is a big win for the oil-rich kingdom, headlining a banner week that also includes a visit from the American secretary of state.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger, Explained
The announced deal to dramatically change golf is far from complete.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Analysis: LIV Golf-PGA Tour Merger Is About Profit Above All
The PGA Tour's merger with LIV is the perfect union of the tour's lack of principle and LIV's paucity of character.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Carl Lewis Hopes to Lead ‘Speed City' to a National Title
Lewis, the American track and field legend, is now head coach of the sport at the University of Houston. He expects excellence, and an N.C.A.A. Division I team title.

New York Times Sports
Jun 07, 2023

Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic Led Their Teams to the NBA Finals in Very Different Ways
Experts in leadership say the differing styles of Miami's Jimmy Butler and Denver's Nikola Jokic show there's no one right way to be a leader.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Agree to Deal to End Fight Over Sport
In a stunning announcement, the tour, along with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, said the rivals had agreed to create a "new, collectively owned, for-profit entity."

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

Through Ties to Saudis, Golf Deal Promises Benefits to Trump
The new alliance between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is the latest example of how the former president's relationship with Saudi Arabia has yielded gains, and criticism, for both.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

Trump Family Praises the PGA and LIV Golf Merger
The LIV series has been a boon for the Trump family, which lost major tournaments after the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the capitol.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Agree to Join Forces
PGA Tour officials and Saudi leaders said the rivals had agreed to create a "new, collectively owned, for-profit entity." The partnership is a major victory for Saudi ambitions in sports.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

Karim Benzema Joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad
The acquisition of Benzema is part of a billion-dollar project to lure global stars to Saudi Arabia's top league and expand the kingdom's sports profile.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

What Are Players and Tour Leaders Saying About the PGA-LIV Merger?
Players and officials are split on the a blockbuster agreement.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

Tension Overshadows the Tennis Between Sabalenka and Svitolina
Players from Ukraine do not shake hands with players from Russia and Belarus. Aryna Sabalenka waited at the net anyway.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

Deal Increases Saudi Arabia's Influence in Golf
PGA Tour officials and Saudi leaders said the rivals had agreed to create a "new, collectively owned, for-profit entity." The partnership is a major victory for Saudi ambitions in sports.

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Agree to Merger
In a stunning announcement, the tour, along with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, said the rivals had agreed to create a "new, collectively owned, for-profit entity."

New York Times Sports
Jun 06, 2023

Winners Get Their Due. But Losers Are Wonderfully Human.
There's glory in defeat. Losses, at least, make athletes more relatable to the rest of us.

New York Times Sports
Jun 05, 2023

Jim Hines, First to Sprint 100 Meters in Under 10 Seconds, Dies at 76
He ran a gold-medal-winning time of 9.95 seconds at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, setting an official world record that held for 15 years.

New York Times Sports
Jun 05, 2023

French Open Quarterfinalist Tsitsipas Takes On Doubles, With His Brother
Tsitsipas is aiming to beat Carlos Alcaraz in Paris on Tuesday in a French Open quarterfinal, but what he really wants is to help turn his younger brother Petros into a doubles champion.

New York Times Sports
Jun 05, 2023

Yankees Wait for Aaron Judge Injury News After Dodgers Series Win
A strong all-around series against the Dodgers showed the Yankees' might, but now they will wait to see if Aaron Judge needs a trip to the injured list.

New York Times Sports
Jun 05, 2023

The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots
Miami, usually outgunned by the Denver offense, made 17 3-pointers to even the N.B.A. Finals series at one game apiece.

New York Times Sports
Jun 05, 2023

Forty Years After French Open Win, Yannick Noah Endures as a Star
To the world, Noah is the last Frenchman to win his country's Grand Slam tournament. In France, his legacy and life loom over every man who has played tennis.

New York Times Sports
Jun 04, 2023

Roger Craig, Teacher of an Era-Defining Pitch, Is Dead at 93
After winning three World Series as a player, Craig became a coach and spread the gospel of the split-fingered fastball, what one player of the time called "the pitch of the '80s."

New York Times Sports
Jun 04, 2023

When Will Alcaraz and Djokovic Play Each Other at the French Open?
If everything goes right in the quarterfinals Tuesday for Alcaraz and Djokovic, the two most dominant players on the men's tour, the duel everyone has been waiting for will happen.

New York Times Sports
Jun 04, 2023

F1 Spanish Grand Prix: Unstoppable Verstappen Wins Again
A wire-to-wire victory for Max Verstappen in Barcelona gave Red Bull seven wins in seven starts, and renewed talk of a season sweep.

New York Times Sports
Jun 04, 2023

For Claressa Shields, Repeat Titles Haven't Come With Knockouts
It's tougher in women's boxing to get victories by stoppage, which forces champions like Shields to adapt their style.

New York Times Sports
Jun 04, 2023

Gary Cohen, Howie Rose and Two Others Inducted Into Mets Hall of Fame
As the team continues to celebrate its history, Gary Cohen, Howie Rose, Al Leiter and Howard Johnson were honored for their contributions over the years.

New York Times Sports
Jun 04, 2023

Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix Time, TV and Results
"That's very unlikely," the Formula 1 points leader said. But after six wins in six races, even rivals admit a season sweep not out of the question.

New York Times Sports
Jun 04, 2023

Bill Greason's Journey From Negro Leagues Star to Alabama Pastor
A pastor for more than 50 years, William Greason, 98, occasionally tells tales of a lifetime ago, when he mentored Willie Mays and played in the last Negro World Series.

New York Times Sports
Jun 03, 2023

MetLife Stadium Will Host NHL Outdoor Doubleheader in 2024
Over two days in February 2024, the N.F.L. stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. will host the Rangers against the Islanders, and the Devils against the Flyers.

New York Times Sports
Jun 03, 2023

Coco Gauff Has a Chance to Play the Wise Veteran at the French Open
Gauff, now 19 and in her fifth season on the tour, took on Mirra Andreeva, who is 16 and the latest teenager to go on a tear in women's tennis.

New York Times Sports
Jun 03, 2023

Why Denver Loves the Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic
Jokic, the Nuggets center, may be the best player in the N.B.A., but he avoids the spotlight. Still, in his own way, he has endeared himself to a city hungry for someone to believe in.

New York Times Sports
Jun 03, 2023

Should You Use Heat or Ice to Treat a Sports Injury?
Sports physicians have long recommended the R.I.C.E. method — rest, ice, compression, elevation — for muscle injuries, but guidance is changing.

New York Times Sports
Jun 03, 2023

Dodgers and Yankees Face Off in Los Angeles
Both teams have been winning with smoke and mirrors thanks to injuries. A series against each other in Los Angeles offers a test of just how good they are.

New York Times Sports
Jun 03, 2023

The Exclusive, Elusive World of Real Tennis
"If you wanted to design a game that was going to put people off from playing it," one court tennis enthusiast said, "you would probably design a real tennis court."

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

Alabama Basketball Manager Says He, Not Player, Was at Deadly Shooting
A freshman player sued The Times after it placed him at a crime scene. The newspaper will correct its coverage.

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

Churchill Downs to Cease Racing as It Investigates Deaths of Horses
The track, the home of the Kentucky Derby, is moving races to another location while officials look into why 12 thoroughbreds have died at Churchill Downs in recent weeks.

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

Sabalenka Skips French Open News Conference Citing Her Mental Health
The Belarusian player faced questions about the war earlier in the week from a Ukrainian reporter. On Friday, with the tournament's blessing, she did not attend her post-match news conference.

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

Claressa Shields Sets Aside Friendship in Goal of Dominating Her Sport
Shields, who is undefeated in professional boxing, faces Maricela Cornejo in Detroit on Saturday.

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

Saudi Soccer League Creates Huge Fund to Sign Global Stars
A coordinated effort financed by the kingdom's Public Investment Fund is offering huge paydays to some of the sport's biggest stars if they join Saudi Arabia's best teams.

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

The Nuggets or Heat Will Get a Trophy. But Will Either Get Respect?
Both the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat believe they have been disrespected and are using that as motivation as they compete for a championship.

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

Women's Champions League: Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí Chases Perfection
In her quest to become a "complete" player, Aitana Bonmatí wants to know everything. As she prepares for a fourth Champions League final, it's working.

New York Times Sports
Jun 02, 2023

The Sports to Watch This Weekend
We're getting closer to crowning champions in pro hockey and basketball, while college softball is showcasing the best of its sport.

New York Times Sports
Jun 01, 2023

NBA Delays Releasing Ja Morant Gun Investigation Results
Commissioner Adam Silver said he could announce the findings now, but it would be "unfair" to the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, who are still competing.

New York Times Sports
Jun 01, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz toma el escenario del Roland Garros
La victoria tiene muchos padres. Al tenista número uno del momento le ayudó que el suyo también fuera jugador profesional y luego que una compañía de dulces se interesara en apoyarlo.

New York Times Sports
Jun 01, 2023

Churchill Downs Moves to Keep Unsound Horses Off the Track
After the deaths of a dozen thoroughbreds at the Louisville, Ky., track, officials are changing policies that may have incentivized trainers to race vulnerable horses.

New York Times Sports
Jun 01, 2023

At Roland Garros, the French Get Behind Their Own
The French Open's signature is the near-limitless abandon with which the French fans unite behind anyone who plays under the bleu-blanc-rouge.

New York Times Sports
Jun 01, 2023

In the N.B.A. Playoffs, Flopping Is a Welcome Sideshow
Basketball stars from Nikola Jokic to Kyle Lowry are hamming up their reactions to even the slightest contact, writes our columnist. They could benefit from an acting lesson.

New York Times Sports
May 31, 2023

At the French Open, Djokovic Storms the Court and Into Controversy, Again
In recent days, the Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has inserted himself into the mounting international crisis in Kosovo.

New York Times Sports
May 31, 2023

Chelsea Says Executive Accused of Bullying Has Left the Club
A Premier League team confirmed the departure after an investigation into workplace behavior, but employees said they had received little information about its findings.

New York Times Sports
May 31, 2023

L.A. Galaxy Fire Chris Klein, a Target of Fans' Anger
Last in the standings and facing a boycott from fans, the Los Angeles Galaxy ousted Chris Klein.

New York Times Sports
May 31, 2023

MLB Takes Over Padres Broadcasts After Bally Sports Misses Payment
M.L.B. will retain San Diego's broadcast team and will offer in-market streaming with no blackouts after Bally Sports failed to meet its financial commitments.

New York Times Sports
May 31, 2023

Damar Hamlin's Return to Football Looks Almost Normal
The Bills safety participated in drills during the team's off-season workouts for a second consecutive week and even caught a pass. It was a mundane scene in his surprising return to football.

New York Times Sports
May 30, 2023

Can Erika and Mirra Andreeva Become Tennis' Next Great Sister Act?
Women's tennis was headlined for more than two decades by Serena and Venus Williams. On Tuesday, the teenagers Mirra and Erika Andreeva made their French Open debuts.

New York Times Sports
May 30, 2023

Stanford Golf Star Rose Zhang Is Ready for Her Professional Debut
Zhang's career is likely to become a case study in athletic development, long-range planning and skillful marketing, now that college athletes are allowed to make money.

New York Times Sports
May 30, 2023

Racing Regulators Hold Emergency Meeting to Investigate Horse Deaths
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority called a summit of veterinarians in response to the deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs.

New York Times Sports
May 30, 2023

Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time
A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

Miami Heat Beat Boston Celtics in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals
The Heat are just the second eighth seed to reach the N.B.A. championship series. They beat Boston, the No. 2 seed, in the Eastern Conference finals.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

The Agony of Playing Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the French Open
Little-known players learned humbling lessons when they drew Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the first round of the French Open.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

The Hockey Championship the U.S. Men Just Can't Seem to Win
American men have achieved thrilling victories at the Olympics, but they haven't won a world hockey championship in decades.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

Was Tom Wambsgans a Reference to Bill Wambsganss?
In the HBO series finale, Tom Wambsgans beat out three competitors at once, just like the Cleveland second baseman who turned the only unassisted triple play in World Series history.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

Return of Luis Severino and Carlos Rodon Boosts Yankees Rotation
The Yankees held steady as their starting rotation got healthy. With Luis Severino back, and Carlos Rodón on the way, there is reason to expect brighter days ahead.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

Women's Tennis Suddenly Has a Big(ish) Three
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have been winning just about everything important lately, emerging as a potential triumvirate unseen in the women's game for about a decade.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

Succession Finale: Was Tom Wambsgans a Reference to Bill Wambsganss?
In the HBO series finale, Tom Wambsgans beat out three competitors at once, just like the Cleveland second baseman who turned the only unassisted triple play in World Series history.

New York Times Sports
May 29, 2023

The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead
No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.

New York Times Sports
May 28, 2023

Josef Newgarden Wins Indy 500
Newgarden, the two-time IndyCar series champion, won his first career Indy 500 after a late sprint. He passed last year's winner, Marcus Ericsson, who disagreed with the restart procedure.

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