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Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Will Test the N.F.L.’s Support for Women

Six games off. That’s the suspension. That’s it. That was the ruling handed down by retired federal judge Sue L.…

Bill Russell’s Words Were Worth the Wait

Rare was the working person around N.B.A. arenas these past few decades who never had an encounter with the majestic…

Yankees Bolster Their Rotation by Trading for Frankie Montas

In need of starting pitching because of durability concerns with multiple members of their rotation, the Yankees traded for one…

Why Pros Like Brittney Griner Choose Cannabis for Their Pain

Shawn Kemp played most of his N.B.A. career before the league began testing players for marijuana use in 1999. So…

Here Are the Longest N.F.L. Player Suspensions

Quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended Monday for six games for violating the N.F.L.’s personal conduct policy and was not fined,…

Ruling Expected Monday in Deshaun Watson Arbitration

After a 15-month N.F.L. investigation into claims of sexual misconduct against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, a decision on how…

Bill Russell’s Legacy, and Laugh, Touched Millions

It was a day to celebrate Elgin Baylor, whom the Los Angeles Lakers had just honored with a statue outside…

Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters

Bill Russell and Red Auerbach came to an agreement. Auerbach, the longtime Boston Celtics coach, had confided in Russell that…

Hello, World. It’s Been a While.

I am traveling on a train, reading a book, glad to be alive. Reading a book while traveling on a…

Among Pro Athletes, Bill Russell Was a Pioneering Activist

It’s easy to remember the shots that Bill Russell blocked or the N.B.A. championships he won. After all, there were…

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