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Ukraine Disowns an Olympic Champion Who Skated in Russia

As Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February, Viktor Petrenko, one of Ukraine’s most visible Olympic champions, posted the…

Scenes From the Chess Olympiad: Magnus Carlsen Is Still on Top of His Game

The chess world was left reeling by the surprise announcement last month that its biggest star, Magnus Carlsen, would surrender…

Pete Rose Dismisses Questions About Sexual Misconduct

Pete Rose was dismissive Sunday when asked about an accusation that he had sex with a girl under 16 in…

U.S. Open Commits to Fund-Raising Exhibition Match and $2 Million for Ukraine

For weeks this spring, the leaders of the United States Tennis Association debated whether to allow Russian and Belarusian players…

‘Why Do I Have to Work Twice as Hard Just to Get Noticed?’

Sylvia Fowles is one of the most successful American athletes ever. Four Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national women’s…

Yankees Show Flaws and Get a First Look at Frankie Montas

ST. LOUIS — Slipping of late but still holding a slight edge for the best record in the American League,…

Demaryius Thomas’s Death Was Caused by Seizure Disorder

Demaryius Thomas, a four-time All-Pro receiver with the Denver Broncos, died of complications from seizures, the medical examiner in Fulton…

‘They’re Waiting for Me to Die’: A 72-Year-Old Runner Will Not Let This Race Go

LEADVILLE, Colo. — In the crisp predawn hours last August, 71-year-old Marge Hickman slipped the brace off her sprained ankle…

Baseball Buys In on the Digital Age. But at What Cost?

Baseball and technology have always made for wary partners. For a five-year span in the 1930s, as radio became more…

Coco Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka Could Be a (Friendly) Rivalry in the Making

Maybe, some years in the future, if Coco Gauff goes on to fulfill the destiny that some have predicted for…

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