Sports
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The End of Griner’s Detention Begins a New Wave of W.N.B.A. Activism
With their campaign to free Brittney Griner from prison in Russia over, W.N.B.A. players say they will help free others…
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A two-goal lead disappears, so Argentina has to do it the hard way.
LUSAIL, Qatar — Argentina almost did it the easy way. For a while, Lionel Messi and his teammates were coasting.…
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Letters Helped Brittney Griner Survive. Here’s One for Her Future.
When Griner was imprisoned in Russia, letters were her main form of communication with home. Our columnist offers one last…
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‘It Hurts’: Brazil Is Left Wondering What Went Wrong
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — They couldn’t believe it. On the sideline at Education City Stadium, forward Richarlison stared ahead. Pedro,…
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Age Is Just a Number as M.L.B. Teams Drop $2 Billion on Free Agents
Baseball was in a spending mood at the winter meetings, where the Mets added Justin Verlander, the Yankees kept Aaron…
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For 2022, LIV Golf Was the Story
The Saudi-backed tour, which has used big payments to attract players, has upended the gentlemen’s game.
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Inside the Prisoner Swap That Freed Brittney Griner
WASHINGTON — Month after month, as American diplomats pushed for the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russian…
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Tennis Said Goodbye to Roger Federer and Hello to Carlos Alcaraz
The game went through a lot of changes and drama this year, including an emotional farewell to Serena Williams at…
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N.F.L. Owner by Day, Rock ’n’ Roller by Night
While other N.F.L. owners sail on their yachts far from prying eyes, Jim Irsay roams the country showing his museum-quality…
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Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports
Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia on drug charges could be described through the lens of war and politics, with Griner,…