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Longing for Roger Federer at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England — There he was, a surprise, perhaps the biggest of this Wimbledon fortnight: Roger Federer in the flesh…
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A 2,700-Mile Cycling Race Is Now Even More Extreme
Kevin Latta pushed his bike forward, following the Bull River down a ridge in the Canadian Rockies. The tire tracks…
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When Will Federer and the Williams Sisters Call It Quits? Maybe Never.
WIMBLEDON, England — Most tennis professionals are retired by their mid-30s. But last week, there was Serena Williams, at almost…
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Jannik Sinner Beats Carlos Alcaraz in a Match Befitting the Stage
WIMBLEDON, England — It was a long weekend full of contrasts at the All England Club. The first Sunday of…
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Nick Kyrgios, a Dream and a Nightmare for Wimbledon, Is Winning
WIMBLEDON, England — All white is the dress code at Wimbledon, the oldest and most traditional of the four Grand…
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A Season on the Line
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Andrew Vaughn, the Chicago White Sox outfielder, grew up in Santa Rosa, the Northern California town best…
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The Race to the Start Line: Returning to Running After Having Covid-19
In March 2020, Dr. Niall Elliott was planning for the summer Olympics with his colleagues at the British Olympic Association.…
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On a Long Climb to the Top, She Makes Short Work of an Opponent
Kayla Harrison’s second bout of the Professional Fighters League regular season unfolded as predictably as the betting odds — tilted…
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Iga Swiatek, a World No. 1, Gets Comfortable Using Her Clout
WIMBLEDON, England — Iga Swiatek, cap still pulled low after her latest victory, was sitting in a players café perched…
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Russia Detains Its Olympic Goalie, Who Had Signed With the Philadelphia Flyers
A Russian hockey player who recently signed with the Philadelphia Flyers has been detained in Russia on charges that he…
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