Novak Djokovic Has Prepared His Way. So Has Rafael Nadal.
WIMBLEDON, England — While the French Open has long been Rafael Nadal time, Wimbledon has become Novak Djokovic time. He is not yet the greatest grass-court player of this Darwinian…
Aaron Judge Gives Yankees Walk-Off Win Over Astros
The best two teams in the American League played a ballgame in the sunshine, bookended by home runs. Jose Altuve drove the first pitch over the left-field wall, and Aaron…
For Some NBA Draftees, Making it to the Pros Runs in the Family
When the Houston Rockets selected Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. with the third pick of the N.B.A. draft on Thursday, it continued a tradition of basketball as a family inheritance. His…
With Relief Room, a Fan Pays Tribute to Phillies Relievers
HATBORO, Pa. — It’s the top of the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park, and the Philadelphia Phillies’ relievers are at it again. They have already blown one lead, with…
Will LIV Golf Diminish PGA Tour Events Like the Travelers Championship?
CROMWELL, Conn. — The Travelers Championship in central Connecticut, contested on a golf course beside cornfields, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this week, which makes it one of the oldest…
Entering Wimbledon, Emma Raducanu Carries a Heavy Load of Expectations
The British tennis-sphere gasped earlier this month. For the third time this year, the teen sensation Emma Raducanu had to quit in the middle of the match because of an…
Gareth Bale Will Join L.A.F.C. in Major League Soccer
Ever since Gareth Bale helped ensure that Wales would play in the World Cup for the first time since 1958, there has been only one question on the minds of…
Paulo Dybala, Juventus and the Problem With Italy
More curious still is the apparent apathy from outside Italy. Dybala, a player who has previously captured the imaginations of Manchester United, Tottenham, Barcelona and Real Madrid, has received only…
Serena Williams Discusses Her Return to Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England — At first glance, it certainly looked like business as usual at Wimbledon on Saturday. Two days before the start of this Grand Slam tournament, Novak Djokovic and…
Three Astros Pitchers Combine to No-Hit the Yankees
It took three pitchers, 150 pitches and 15 strikeouts, but the Houston Astros combined for a no-hitter against the Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, beating the best team in…