Sports

What Does the N.W.S.L. Want to Be?

LOS ANGELES — Angel City F.C., one of two new franchises in the National Women’s Soccer League, arrived for its…

A Pitching Contortionist Bends His Way Into Shape

There was a time when Nestor Cortes was scared to be himself. That reality is a bit hard to believe…

How Did Women’s Sports Teams Get Their Start?

In 1922, Sybil Bauer, a student at Northwestern University, swam the 440-yard backstroke in just under 6 minutes and 25…

When Draft Pundits Are Right, and N.F.L. Teams Wrong

It’s every N.F.L. fan’s nightmare. After months of anticipation, your team’s first-round pick in the N.F.L. draft (the 2022 edition…

Who’s No. 1 in the N.F.L. Draft? Depends on Who You Ask.

There is a thriving industry that hinges on scouts and N.F.L. prognosticators confidently declaring how the draft’s top prospects will…

What Happens in Vegas? The Draft and a Lot of Other N.F.L. Events.

LAS VEGAS — Barely half a decade ago, this gambling mecca was still largely off limits to the N.F.L. In…

Wimbledon’s rule change on Covid vaccination opens the door for Djokovic.

Wimbledon’s decision to allow players unvaccinated against Covid-19 to participate in this year’s tournament opens the way for Novak Djokovic…

The Numbers Tell Only Part of the Story

LIVERPOOL, England — With no more daring option immediately apparent, Diogo Jota decided to turn around and start again. There…

N.F.L. Draft Demands Well-Rounded Linemen Who Can Still Flatten

Offensive linemen have always loved “pancakes” — no-doubt-about-it blocks that end with them flexing over flattened defenders. But Ikem Ekwonu,…

M.L.B. Letter Confirms Yankees Were Penalized for Sign Stealing

Sign stealing has long been a part of baseball strategy. When a batter is hitting, his teammates carefully watch a…

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