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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Greater Than Any Basketball Record

His N.B.A. career scoring record has been broken, but his legacy of activism and his expansion of Black athlete identity…

A Milestone for Black N.F.L. Hires, but Not on the Sidelines

Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying…

How Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Got That Philadelphia Swagger

After surviving a disastrous introductory news conference, an ill-chosen flower analogy and his “Beat Dallas” motivational shirt, Sirianni has transformed…

Jessica Pegula Opens Up About Her Mother’s Cardiac Arrest

In an essay, Jessica Pegula, a tennis player, described the health ordeal that her mother, Kim, an owner and president…

A professional soccer player is among those who are rescued from the rubble in Turkey.

Christian Atsu, a professional soccer player who once played in England’s Premier League, was rescued from under rubble in the…

A 90-Second Cure for Existential Dread, Every Sunday Night

Carrie Underwood’s musical intro to “Sunday Night Football” offers a dazzling gift — even if you’re not a fan of…

Looking for an Edge, and Some Fun, Bettors Favor Super Bowl Props

Bets on specific outcomes, like the length of the national anthem, are expected to account for half of the $7…

N.B.A. Owners Approve Mat Ishbia’s Purchase of Suns and Mercury

The deal, which values the Phoenix basketball teams at $4 billion, was expected to close this week, transferring ownership away…

On Second Thought, St. Andrews Steps Back From Remodel by Swilcan Bridge

Want a patio-like surface by a bridge that’s perhaps more than 700 years old? St. Andrews did, but many others…

The Nets Wished Upon Stars. Their Dreams Haven’t Come True.

Adding Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant hasn’t led to a conference finals berth, much less a championship. After meeting Irving’s…

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