Sports
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LeBron James N.B.A. Scoring Record Tracker
James is fewer than 200 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s N.B.A. career scoring record. Abdul-Jabbar set the record before…
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Barely Still No. 1, McIlroy Looks for the Magic He Conjured Last Year
Rory McIlroy’s ranking survived a weekend scare. With Scottie Scheffler close behind and Jon Rahm surging, his outing in Dubai…
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Tommy Paul and American Tennis Are Having a Moment
Paul, the first American man to reach an Australian Open singles semifinal since Andy Roddick in 2009, must now face…
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The Knicks Are Moving Forward, if Only by Baby Steps
A victory over the Cavaliers showed quiet competence, something the team has been lacking for years.
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The Most Important Passing Yards Are Gained on the Ground
Quarterbacks get all the credit but the teams left in the N.F.L. playoffs thrive because playmakers like Deebo Samuel, Travis…
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Scott Rolen, a Slick-Fielding Third Baseman, Makes Hall of Fame
Rolen was elected on his sixth appearance on the writers’ ballot. Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and the other finalists will…
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With ‘Little Steps,’ Victoria Azarenka Is Making a Deep Run
Azarenka has taken a more process-oriented approach than in the past. But the outcomes have been good, too, as she’s…
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An All-American Grand Slam Quarterfinal 16 Years in the Making
Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul are playing for a spot in the Australian Open semifinals. The United States has waited…
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Mikaela Shiffrin Breaks Lindsey Vonn’s Record for World Cup Wins
Shiffrin passed Vonn by winning her 83rd World Cup race, the most by a female skier. She now needs just…
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After 7-Year Wait, a Lifeguard Wins Surfing’s Holy Grail in 50-Foot Waves
Waimea Bay in Hawaii finally delivered conditions fit for one of the world’s most elusive surfing events. A local lifeguard…