Sports
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Like Its Players, Villanova Keeps Coming Back
NEW ORLEANS — Tim Thomas still holds a unique distinction in the history of the Villanova men’s basketball program. Thomas,…
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Paige Bueckers Has Performed in Minneapolis Before
MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Cosgriff first saw Paige Bueckers play when she was in second grade, during a scrimmage at the…
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In Coaching, It’s Sometimes About Who You Know and Where You’ve Been
NEW ORLEANS — Just before his senior season at Oklahoma State, Bill Self injured a knee while working as a…
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Prize Money and Sponsorships Are Growing in Women’s Golf, but Is It Enough?
Brittany Lincicome started playing on the L.P.G.A. Tour in 2005, when it was a struggling endeavor with few events. Now,…
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U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Clinches World Cup Berth
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — It was not quite spring break, but the United States men’s soccer team traveled to…
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After Record-Setting Run With St. Peter’s, Shaheen Holloway Leaves for Seton Hall
Shaheen Holloway, who stepped into the national spotlight as the coach of the plucky St. Peter’s Peacocks during their deep…
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Retiring as Coach, Bruce Arians Joins the Buccaneers’ Front Office
Bruce Arians, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head coach for the past three seasons who led the team to a Super…
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Wander Franco Knew Exactly Where He Was Headed
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The first thing you notice, up close to Wander Franco, is a tattoo of the Major…
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In Tennis, Racket Smashing Gets Out of Hand
After blowing a golden opportunity to break his opponent’s serve late in the second set of his match on Monday…
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A Day of World Cup Drama Goes Down to the Last Kick
Algeria’s players were strewn on the turf, their faces covered, their chests heaving. Their coach, Djamel Belmadi, seemed frozen by…