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Baseball Fans Love Watching Paul Skenes. There’s Also Real Concern.

Every time the young Pirates phenom starts, an entire sport marvels and holds its collective breath.
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A Beloved Basketball Coach Died at 41. This Is How His Memories Live On.

Amir Abdur-Rahim was one of college basketball’s rocketing coaching stars when he died of complications from a medical procedure.
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What College Coaches Really Think of the N.F.L.’s Top Draft Prospects

Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders? Those who have studied and scouted them project what the future holds for each quarterback in the N.F.L.
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Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.

Group sports terms that share a common thread.
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For Mikaela Shiffrin, the Olympic Season Has Already Started

After a record-breaking 101st World Cup win, the Alpine skiing star has her sights set on Olympic gold.
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Tennis Is at the Center of the Future of Sports Media. Can It Afford to Be?

Broadcast rights make hundreds of millions of dollars for the biggest tournaments. They can also shut out potential fans.
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The Transfer Portal Created a New Type of College Basketball Cinderella

This year’s men’s Final Four consists of four top-seeded teams. The stars who led them there had more humble beginnings.
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How an UberEats Driver Made the Unlikeliest Start in N.H.L. History

Through surgeries and mental health struggles, thrilling call-ups and heartbreaking cuts, Brandon Halverson persevered to reach his lifelong dream.
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How a Women’s Basketball Star Just Revealed a Shifting Power Dynamic

Olivia Miles was a top projected W.N.B.A. draft pick. Her decision to remain in college shows that female players have more agency than ever.
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