Sports
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Tug-of-War Over N.B.A. Rights Provides Glimpse of Media’s Future
The league’s longtime television partners, including ESPN and Turner, are undergoing major changes, which could alter how games are watched.
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Coco Gauff Has Grabbed Our Attention
She won the U.S. Open and seized the spotlight as a symbol of her generation.
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With Fans Ever More Fickle, Sports Leagues Warm to Rule Changes
Baseball’s pitch clock is just one example of how professional sports are competing for public attention in an ever-evolving entertainment world.
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Where, Oh Where, Are the WTA Finals?
Mexico landed the event this year at the last second, the third year in a row the tournament has been in limbo. That creates havoc with players’ schedules.
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Elena Rybakina, a Wimbledon Winner, Makes Her Debut at the Finals
She’s seeded fourth and is bringing her staggering serve to the event in Cancun, Mexico.
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At Barcelona, Timing Is Everything
The Barcelona team that faces Real Madrid in Saturday’s Clásico will be marked by youth, mostly because the club’s dire straits meant it had to be.
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The Present and Future of French Tennis
Men’s tennis in France isn’t what it used to be. But the veteran Adrian Mannarino is still winning, and the teenager Arthur Fils is quickly finding his form.
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The Escape Artists Who Lifted the Trophies
Tennis players save match points regularly, but often crash out of a tournament soon after. But sometimes, a great save sets the stage for a big win.
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After a Taxing Tennis Season, a Golden Opportunity in Paris
Several players have broken through at the Paris Masters recently to win their first top-tier title. A well-rested Novak Djokovic may stifle that trend this year.
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As Users Abandon X, Sports Twitter Endures
Many users have migrated to other platforms since Elon Musk bought Twitter, but sports fans still find it indispensable.