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The Sports Section
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Yesterday at 8:00 a.m.
It Already Feels Like the Post-COVID Era in Sports
A shockingly ordinary baseball spring training presages a return to normalcy — or close to it.
By
Will Leitch
obits
Feb. 9, 2021
Tom Konchalski Was the Last of the Old-School Basketball Scouts
The legendary high-school basketball talent evaluator died Monday at 74.
By
Joe DeLessio
games
Jan. 26, 2021
A Marquee Super Bowl Is the NFL’s Reward for Cutting Corners
COVID schmovid. It’s Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes!
By
Will Leitch
games
Jan. 11, 2021
Bill Belichick Can’t Escape Trump That Easily
The Patriots coach declined a Medal of Freedom, but his and other Trump-friendly sports figures’ legacies remain linked to the president.
By
Will Leitch
games
Dec. 31, 2020
The 10 Most Important Sports Figures of 2020
The athletes, executives, and yes, politicians, who defined a stormy year.
By
Will Leitch
games
Dec. 8, 2020
How Sports Leagues Are Gearing Up for Another Weird Season
Everyone is hoping for vaccine-enabled normalcy in 2021, but some sports are better positioned than others to wait things out.
By
Will Leitch
games
Dec. 1, 2020
The NFL Is Too Big to Let COVID Stop It
The increasingly pandemic-afflicted league has learned an important lesson from other sports: Just keep playing.
By
Will Leitch
games
Nov. 17, 2020
COVID Is an Existential Crisis for College Basketball
Thanks to unlucky timing, no sport has been as badly hit by the pandemic.
By
Will Leitch
games
Oct. 20, 2020
The Pandemic Lessons From MLB’s Surprisingly Successful Season
Four takeaways and four unknowns as the World Series looms.
By
Will Leitch
games
Oct. 13, 2020
The Fans Can Go to Games Again. Will They?
The stadiums are open, but fans aren’t exactly rushing through the doors.
By
Will Leitch
games
Sept. 8, 2020
The NFL Is Returning To a Different World. Can It Adapt?
Every NFL season brings with it madness and unpredictability, but none has ever had more potential for implosion than this one.
By
Will Leitch
games
July 26, 2020
Baseball Without Fans Is Best Enjoyed From Afar
If you find yourself envious of those who are able to set foot inside the ballpark, you shouldn’t be.
By
Will Leitch
george floyd protests
June 6, 2020
NFL Players, Employee Forced Goodell’s Protest Ban Apology
The NFL commissioner apologized on Friday for the league’s ban on the protests started by Colin Kaepernick, but not to Kaepernick, and not on his own.
By
Chas Danner
just asking questions
May 15, 2020
This Is What It’s Like to Watch Live, Professional Baseball Right Now
A conversation with Lotte Giants staffer Sung Min Kim.
By
Joe DeLessio
coronavirus
Mar. 12, 2020
Most U.S. Sports Leagues Have Suspended Their Seasons Due to Coronavirus
The NHL, MLB, MLS, and NBA are all either suspending or canceling play due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By
Chas Danner
the sports section
Aug. 27, 2019
U.S. Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Nets NFL Invite After Nailing 55-Yard Field Goal
Lloyd sees the potential for a “pioneering moment for women.”
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
Dec. 4, 2018
With White House Invitation, the Red Sox Couldn’t Win
The Red Sox will leave behind the green monster to visit the orange monster.
By
Adam K. Raymond
just asking questions
Nov. 27, 2018
Donald Trump Doomed a Football League, But He’d Have Been a Great NFL Owner
Author Jeff Pearlman on how Trump’s time as a USFL owner predicted so much of his presidential behavior, including his feud with the NFL.
By
Joe DeLessio
the sports section
Aug. 10, 2018
The NFL’s Back, and So Are Trump’s Attacks on Protesting Players
Two members of the Miami Dolphins took a knee during the anthem on Thursday and someone got very cranky.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
July 20, 2018
NFL Anthem Protest Policy Put on Hold Under Agreement With Players’ Union
The joint announcement came hours after a report that the Miami Dolphins might suspend protesters for four games sparked new outrage.
By
Margaret Hartmann
games
June 27, 2018
The Sports World Needs Its #MeToo Moment
Unfortunately, when fans don’t care, executives certainly won’t.
By
Will Leitch
games
June 20, 2018
The NBA Draft Is Great. It’s Also Totally Un-American.
Sports have some really unfortunate ideas about competition, free markets, and labor, it turns out.
By
Will Leitch
the sports section
June 17, 2018
Mexico’s World Cup Goal Caused Man-Made Earthquake
Mexico City literally trembled during Mexico’s stunning upset win over Germany on Sunday.
By
Chas Danner
June 13, 2018
U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Host 2026 World Cup, and Probably Play in It Too
It’s the only win the U.S. will get in Russia this summer, but it’s a big one.
By
Adam K. Raymond
May 24, 2018
Jets Owner Says He’ll Pay Fines If Players Defy New Anthem-Protest Ban
Christopher Johnson is acting owner of the Jets while his brother serves as Trump’s ambassador to the U.K.
By
Margaret Hartmann
May 10, 2018
Putin Scores 5 Goals in Exhibition Hockey Game With Former Pros
That’s down from his seven last year and eight in 2015.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Feb. 28, 2018
The U.S. May Not Land the 2026 World Cup and It’s All Trump’s Fault
More than 200 FIFA members have to vote on the host and Trump has reportedly imperiled America’s chances.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Feb. 22, 2018
Warriors to Meet With Local Kids, Not Trump, on Trip to Washington
Trump disinvited the NBA champs from the White House last September, but they didn’t want to go anyway.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
Feb. 5, 2018
Several Eagles Players Already Refusing to Celebrate Super Bowl Win With Trump
Repeatedly accusing NFL players of being unpatriotic for protesting probably won’t boost turnout.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Jan. 5, 2018
ESPN: The Patriots Dynasty Is On the Verge of Deflating
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft are denying the bombshell report and insisting they “stand united.”
By
Adam K. Raymond
Jan. 3, 2018
Trump’s Going to the College Football Title Game in ‘Crime Infested’ Atlanta
The White House is hoping for a warm reception but Trump might be in for a surprise.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
Dec. 18, 2017
Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson to Sell Team Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The announcement came hours after a report said former employees received settlements over Richardson’s sexual and racial misconduct.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Nov. 17, 2017
South Carolina Women’s Hoops Team Turns Down White House Invitation
Head coach Dawn Staley waited months for the invitation, but now she says the team has moved on.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
Oct. 30, 2017
Most Houston Texans Kneel During Anthem to Protest Owner’s ‘Inmates’ Remark
While discussing the ongoing controversy during an owners meeting, Bob McNair said, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
Oct. 28, 2017
MLB Suspends Astros’ Gurriel Over Racist Gesture, But Not Until Next Season
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he didn’t think it would be fair to Gurriel’s teammates to suspend him during the World Series.
By
Chas Danner
Oct. 26, 2017
Yankees Fire Joe Girardi, Will Reportedly Seek a New ‘Analytics-Driven’ Manager
After ten seasons in the Bronx, the former Yankee catcher will move on.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
Oct. 18, 2017
The Yankees Are Back! (But Maybe Don’t Mention It to Them.)
Careful not to spook this overperforming bunch. Also, Aaron Judge talks about his playoff heroics with
New York
.
By
Chris Smith
the sports section
Oct. 16, 2017
Colin Kaepernick Files Complaint Accusing NFL Owners of Collusion
The grievance calls President Trump “an organizing force in the collusion among team owners,” but Kaepernick may have a hard time proving his case.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Oct. 12, 2017
The Yankees Might Not Be Postseason Favorites, But They’re No Underdogs
The plucky upstarts from the Bronx just took down the mighty Cleveland Indians. Now they’ll face the Astros in the ALCS.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Oct. 11, 2017
It’s a Dark Day for United States Men’s Soccer
For the first time since 1986, the U.S. men’s team will miss the World Cup.
By
Adam K. Raymond
nfl protests
Oct. 9, 2017
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones: Players Who Protest During Anthem Won’t Play
Jones participated in his team’s show of “unity” several weeks ago, but after talking with Trump he’s taken a stand against demonstrators.
By
Margaret Hartmann
theater
Oct. 8, 2017
Pence Flies to NFL Game to Stage Walkout Over Anthem Protests
The vice-president gave a master class in how not to orchestrate a political stunt.
By
Chas Danner
Aug. 4, 2017
Former Knick Charles Oakley Gets a One-Year Madison Square Garden Ban
He agreed to the terms as part of a plea deal after he was arrested in February at a Knicks home game.
By
Jen Kirby
the sports section
July 23, 2017
Chris Froome Wins Tour de France, Again
The most unpredictable Tour in a decade ends in the most predictable way.
By
Jada Yuan
the sports section
July 21, 2017
Meet the Future Voice of the Brooklyn Nets. Maybe.
He (and it was mostly guys) could have been among the 175 hopefuls that showed up for open auditions at the Barclays Center on Tuesday.
By
Jen Kirby
July 19, 2017
Yankee Trade Upgrades Lineup and Bullpen, Screws the Red Sox
Todd Frazier, David Robertson, and Tommy Kahnle are getting fitted for pinstripes.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
July 13, 2017
An Upset Is Brewing in the Tour de France
The favorite lost the yellow jersey, and things are getting interesting.
By
Jada Yuan
July 12, 2017
UFC Boss: Trump Wants to Attend Mayweather vs. McGregor, But Won’t
Dana White told reporters that even though Trump is hyped for the fight, he’s not coming because it would be a huge hassle.
By
Adam K. Raymond
July 10, 2017
Yankees Phenom Aaron Judge Was Born for the Home Run Derby
The rookie right-fielder doesn’t just hit a lot of home runs, he hits them a long way.
By
Adam K. Raymond
June 29, 2017
Now That Phil Jackson Is Gone, What’s Next for the Knicks?
The end of the triangle could be the start of something for the Knicks.
By
Adam K. Raymond
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