Sports
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Chet Holmgren Seeks a Silver Lining in a Lost Rookie Season
Chet Holmgren didn’t feel like he’d arrived in the N.B.A. after the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 draft. And he didn’t feel like he’d arrived after starring in the Summer League, setting a record with six ...
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Giants Defense Thrives on Blunt Feedback. And Sneaker Talk.
Don “Wink” Martindale’s frank honesty and aggressive play calling have turned around the Giants’ defense. Players say their bond with the assistant coach has helped, too.
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When the Owner Isn’t the (Only) Problem
Wealthy owners are an easy target for fans who want to vent their anger over failing teams. But money isn’t a solution when there is no plan.
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Jayson Tatum Says He’s Learning From His Mistakes
Boston beat Golden State and has the N.B.A.’s best record. But the Celtics aren’t perfect, and neither is their star.
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On the Hall of Fame Ballot, ‘None of the Above’ Could Prevail
Scott Rolen and Todd Helton stand a chance, but with every finalist having flaws, the debate between a “big” or “small” Hall continues.
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This Isn’t Who the Lakers Are Supposed to Be. Right?
The Lakers have long been seen as a glamour franchise of big names and big wins. LeBron James is dominating. But the wins have been much harder to come by, for a while.
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In the Shadow of Superstars, Golden State’s Young Players Try to Bloom
Moses Moody would be wrapped in his blankets, protected from the morning chill, when his alarm went off at 5 a.m. Nothing about the situation appealed to him. What teenager wants to drag himself out of bed before dawn? But as a seventh-grader in ...
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Andy Murray Has a Late Night at the Australian Open
Murray’s stirring five-set comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia ended a day that also saw the men’s singles favorite Novak Djokovic win while playing with a hamstring injury.
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Frances Tiafoe’s Life Goes Technicolor
A thunderous run to the semifinals at the 2022 U.S. Open changed Tiafoe’s life. Now the rising American tennis star wants more.
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When the Big Wave Doesn’t Break, but Your Emotions Do
WAIMEA BAY, Hawaii — Last Monday afternoon, Tikanui Smith, a big-wave surfer from Tahiti, received the call he had been waiting for all his life. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational would be happening, finally, in less than 48 hours. The event ...