Sports
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Eliud Kipchoge Smashes His Own Marathon World Record
Two questions come to mind anytime Eliud Kipchoge toes the starting line of a marathon. When will Kipchoge, who before…
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Remembering a Deadline Single by the Sundown Kid
It was the bottom of the ninth inning, and I was at the height of agitation. “Why did I do…
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Federer’s Goodbye a Reminder of the Events and Shots That Make His Legacy
After Roger Federer bid a teary and moving farewell to competitive tennis late Friday night in London, one of his…
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An Indiana Family Lives in the Gym (Literally)
WILKINSON, Ind. — Many people in basketball-obsessed Indiana claim to eat, sleep and breathe the game. This summer, in a…
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Federer, Even in Defeat, Gets Fitting End to Storied Career
The last match of Roger Federer’s 24-year professional career was about to begin, and Andy Murray, one of his rivals…
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Federer Ends Career with Loss in Laver Cup, Paired With Nadal
The last match of Roger Federer’s 24-year professional career was about to begin, and Andy Murray, one of his rivals…
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Neymar Is Still a Singular Star, but He Has More Help on Brazil
LE HAVRE, France — As the announcer at the Stade Océane cycled through Brazil’s team on Friday, before the squad…
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Meet the opponents for Federer and Nadal: Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.
Here’s a 22nd century tennis trivia question: “Who was Roger Federer’s last opponent?” Trick answer. There were two: Jack Sock…
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A climate activist set himself on fire on court at the Laver Cup.
LONDON — A protester set fire to his arm after running onto the court during a match on Friday at…
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Celtics Say Suspending Coach Ime Udoka Was a Matter of ‘Conscience’
BOSTON — The Celtics’ decision to suspend Coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season came after a monthslong investigation into…