Sports
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The Super Bowl in Las Vegas: What Would Hunter S. Thompson Think?
“When you bring an act into this town, you want to bring it in heavy. Don’t waste any time with…
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Lance Larson, Who Lost a Disputed Olympic Swim Race, Dies at 83
He had the fastest time in the 100-meter freestyle final. But after a corps of judges couldn’t choose a winner,…
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Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?
A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.
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Hot Takes and Walking Ads Fuel Super Bowl’s Radio Row
During Super Bowl week, current and former athletes help companies hawk their wares on radio stations and podcasts. “It is…
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Can a Vegas Legend Get Super Bowl Tickets? (Asking for Carrot Top.)
A city known for major events and extravagance is hosting the country’s biggest sporting event. It is not business as…
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Gold, Silver and … Iron? Olympic Medals Will Have Piece of Eiffel Tower
Medalists at this year’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics will also take home a piece of the French capital’s iconic landmark.
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What Sports Fans Need to Know About a New Streaming Service
The joint venture announced by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery will offer a lot, but it may not be…
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Playing Soccer in Abidjan? Get Yourself a Pair of Lêkê.
In Ivory Coast, where a major tournament has drawn the continent’s best teams, a plastic sandal is the preferred gear…
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Brutal Cold Expected for Kansas City’s Playoff Game
This weekend is the first round of the N.F.L. playoffs, and because there is a home game in Buffalo, the…
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Pat McAfee’s On-Air Slams of ESPN Executive Show a Network Power Shift
For decades, the biggest star at ESPN was ESPN. That’s changing as it transitions from cable dominance to a much…