Sports
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Extreme Heat, Torrential Rain Plagues Australian Open
At the first Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, the heat got so intense that play was halted for…
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Frank Thomas, Power-Hitting Original Met, Dies at 93
His 34 home runs and 94 runs batted in were among the few accomplishments worth celebrating on a team that…
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FIFA Trial Could Implicate Fox, a Major Player in Soccer
Two former executives are accused of paying bribes to obtain broadcast rights, including for the World Cup. Testimony could reveal…
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With This Japanese Ace, the Ghost Stories Are True
When pitchers and catchers report next month, the Mets will get a look at Kodai Senga’s signature pitch: the ghost…
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Novak Djokovic Returns to the Australian Open, No Longer a Villain
Djokovic’s deportation was major news in January 2022, but a year later, the Grand Slam tournament, country and sport seem…
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How to Make Fast Friends While Traveling? Try Playing Pickleball.
One of the newest sports crazes is not only portable, but an opportunity to meet fellow travelers who can’t get…
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Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From Australian Open With Knee Injury
Kyrgios, the temperamental star who was a finalist at Wimbledon last year, had battled soreness in his left knee but…
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So Much Talent, So Little Charm
The Nets are again one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leading All-Star voting.…
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Giants Put Comeback Just Out of Vikings’ Reach
The Giants’ fourth-quarter stop ended the Vikings’ streak of victories in one-score games and gave the N.F.L. playoffs its first…
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What We Learned in the N.F.L.’s Wild-Card Round
Trevor Lawrence led a comeback that was emblematic of the Jaguars’ resilience, while Josh Allen’s trademark big plays almost let…