Sports
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It’s the World Cup Souvenir Everyone Wants. Getting One Is the Hard Part.
A game-worn Lionel Messi jersey is the most coveted collectible in Qatar. Good luck getting hold of the one (or…
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Griner Leaves Texas Base, Pledges W.N.B.A. Return and Support for Whelan
Griner, in her first public comments since being freed from imprisonment in Russia, said she would return to the Phoenix…
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How to Watch the N.F.L.’s Saturday Tripleheader
The Week 15 lineup features a rare Saturday lineup of three games topped by a prime-time matchup between the Miami…
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The World Cup’s Missing Mouthpiece
Qatar paid David Beckham tens of millions of dollars to promote the country and its interests. To its frustration, it…
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When World Cup Reality Isn’t What It Seems
LUSAIL, Qatar — Fatih pulls the car over, letting the engine idle, and reaches for his phone. He hurriedly swipes…
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Atul Khosla, Chief Operating Officer of LIV Golf, Exits Saudi-Backed League
The executive’s departure is the latest turmoil for LIV, which has drawn plenty of attention but no major television or…
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Two Backup Quarterbacks and the Relentless N.F.L. Narrative Machine
With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling…
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Will You Still Need Them, Will You Still Play Them, When They’re 41?
Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts were each signed to deals of 11 or more years this off-season. History…
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Is Suffering a Substitute for Style?
A common language and a common goal have resulted in a homogenizing of the World Cup’s teams, and a rise…
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Yankees Dig Deep Again, Committing $162 Million to Carlos Rodón
An All-Star in each of the last two seasons, the left-handed Rodón will slot in near the front of the…