Sports
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Another Combined No-Hitter Has an Ace Longing for the Days of Yore
Three Tigers pitchers teamed up for M.L.B.’s 20th combined no-hitter. Justin Verlander, a former Tiger, was happy for them, but…
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Rain Keeps Coming at Wimbledon, but the Court Crews Have It Covered
The court services crews at the All England Club deploy 18 tarps at a time to keep precious grass courts…
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South Florida Sports Fan, but Make it a Full-Time Job
It is rare for teams from one market to play in the Stanley Cup and N.B.A. Finals in the same…
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Victor Wembanyama Gets Introduction to N.B.A. Fame and Game in Las Vegas
Wembanyama had the anticipation of fans and a turn in the tabloids, yet a more modest showing as he learns…
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With War as a Backdrop, a Russian Fencing Drama Plays Out in the U.S.
Fencing is usually among the least visible Olympic events, but a year out from the Paris Games it is providing…
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Wimbledon’s Grass Leaving Some Players Feeling ‘Bad at Tennis’
Casper Ruud, the three-time Grand Slam tournament finalist, took a nontraditional approach to getting ready for Wimbledon, which is widely…
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With Nothing Left to Lose, the Mets and the Padres Get Desperate
Outrageous payrolls created outlandish expectations, but two of baseball’s most disappointing teams are just hoping to end the first half…
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Miles Bridges Will Rejoin Hornets After Felony Domestic Violence Plea Deal
Bridges will rejoin the team on a one-year contract after completing a suspension that will sideline him for the first…
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Embracing Their Strength (or Lack Thereof)
Tampa Bay’s outrageous season has been fueled by home runs. Cleveland barely hits any. Both teams follow the numbers and…
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Ukraine Waits for a Tomorrow It Cannot See
Soccer is not a priority in Ukraine, nor should it be. But the country’s greatest player says it still has…