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Yankees’ Streak of Winning Seasons in Jeopardy After Loss to Red Sox

After another demoralizing loss — making it eight in a row — the Yankees have gone from contender to afterthought. A 30-season streak of winning seasons is in jeopardy.

By Tyler Kepner

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My Unlikely Writing Teacher: Pedro Martinez

Looking to a maestro on the mound to improve your writing game.

By Will Harrison

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The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead

No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.

By Victor Mather

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MLB’s New Rules Have Baseball in Overdrive

Players are stealing more bases, more balls are falling for hits and games are nearly 30 minutes faster than they were last year. Like them or not, the rules are accomplishing their goals.

By Tyler Kepner