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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…

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…

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…

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…

For Dreadlocked N.F.L. Players, Hair Is a Point of Pride

It wasn’t until his junior year of college, in 2015, that Aaron Jones decided to rebel and form his hair…

After Years Away, One of Basketball’s Greats Returns at 41

SYDNEY, Australia — It was an inconspicuous return. Just over a year ago, Lauren Jackson, one of the greatest players…

With His 700th Homer, Albert Pujols Gives Us One Last Surprise

It was June 2001, the first half of the first season of a career nobody saw coming. Albert Pujols was…

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…

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…

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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