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At the U.S. Open, the Dwindling Ranks Leave Space and a Solitary Vibe

It happens every year. Tennis players, by the hundreds, disappear from Flushing Meadows Corona Park.They arrive with hopes of remaining there at...

Australian Punters Are Putting a New Spin on Football

On a cloudy, gusty morning last month, a group of about 36 individuals consisting of students, teachers, construction workers, electricians, and bartenders gathered on...

Mexico City Marathon Opens Investigation After Cheating Claims

The organizers of the Mexico City Marathon said they were investigating runners of the race last month for “unsportsmanlike” attitudes, after reports of people...

Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired

The coach of the Spanish national soccer team that won the Women’s World Cup trophy last month was ousted on Tuesday by the country’s...

The Tennis Education of Ben Shelton

At the packed grandstand court here on Friday, you could hear the fans’ murmured conversation, a low, languid hush, as Ben Shelton toed the...

Turkey’s Women’s Volleyball Team Inspires Pride

As the volleyball game neared its end, thousands of fans watching on giant screens in an Istanbul park rose to their feet and fell...

The Hardest Ticket at the U.S. Open? Ball Person.

Thirty minutes before the gates to Arthur Ashe Stadium opened at 4 p.m. on June 22, a cluster of people began gently rolling tennis...

Why Did They Stop Celebrating Walk-Off Wins at Home Plate?

Ray Knight is remembered for his iconic run in the 1986 World Series, where he jumped onto home plate amidst a sea of jubilant...

Life at a Grand Slam: What You Don’t See on TV at the U.S. Open

When Mackenzie McDonald faced off against Félix Auger-Aliassime in the first round of the U.S. Open, fans only saw a glimpse of the effort...

The New Professional Women’s Hockey League to Launch in 6 Cities

With a long-running feud in women’s professional ice hockey now settled, a new league with many of the world’s best players is ready to...

How to Recognize a Tennis Prodigy

You may have seen it if you’re a tennis fan. The ad begins with a young boy of 10 or 11, sitting in a...