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Late Homers Have Atlanta on the Brink of a Championship

ATLANTA — Dansby Swanson held his right arm in the air as he floated around the bases. Excitement had been…

For the Astros, a Struggling Core Is Complicating Things

ATLANTA — Alex Bregman has played in the World Series in three of the last five years and knows what…

He Ran the First N.Y.C. Marathon. Next Week, He’ll Run the 50th.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, 1970, the day before his senior year began at Long Island City High School, Larry Trachtenberg…

The Next Generation of Men’s Tennis

Novak Djokovic dominated men’s tennis this year, but with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal wearing down physically, 2021 also signaled…

The Future of French Tennis Is About to Pass to the Next Generation

The history of French tennis begins with Suzanne Lenglen and the Four Musketeers — Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet…

Pandemic Speeds Adoption of Automated Line-Calling Systems

The ball streaks through the air toward the base line, topspin yanking it down right near the line. “Out,” shouts…

Pitching and Managing Evolve, and a No-Hit Bid Ends Early

ATLANTA — The 1956 World Series was the first of Brian Snitker’s lifetime. Don Larsen threw a perfect game for…

A Recipe for d’Arnaud’s Perfect Day: Doughnuts and a Dinger

ATLANTA — If hitting a home run in the World Series is the stuff kids dream of growing up, then…

Atlanta Flirts With a No-Hitter and Takes Series Lead

ATLANTA — By the time the third inning ended on Friday night, after seven batters and 33 pitches and one…

At World Series, Atlanta Finally Gets Its Tribute to Hank Aaron

ATLANTA — A few moments after fans at Truist Park did their customary tomahawk chop chant, which many see as…

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