Category: Content Type: Personal Profile

As Brandon Moreno Rises, UFC Hopes Other Mexican Fighters Follow

Even with a long history of fighters of Mexican heritage in combat sports, Brandon Moreno is the first U.F.C. champion born in Mexico. His rise comes as the company looks to expand its reach.
Millions Danced Joyfully to Her Song. She Drew on Her Pain to Write It.

Nomcebo Zikode, the South African singer of the pandemic hit “Jerusalema” that inspired a global dance challenge, wrote the chorus while battling her own depression.
French Open Doubles Champion Austin Krajicek Goes For a Repeat at Wimbledon

After years of frustration in singles, Austin Krajicek nearly quit tennis. Then an old friend asked him if he wanted to give the sport one more shot.
At Wimbledon, Sofia Kenin Rediscovers Her Fighting Form

Kenin’s straight-sets win over Xinyu Wang on Thursday was only the fourth time all year that she had won two matches in a row.
How Style Not Com Became the Darling of the Front Row

Beka Gvishiani started as a fan, with little access to powerful people in fashion. Now he’s at every show.
How Style Not Com Became the Darling of the Front Row

Beka Gvishiani started as a fan, with little access to powerful people in fashion. Now he’s at every show.
Guram Gvasalia on Vetements, Madonna and His Future in Fashion

Guram Gvasalia of Vetements reveals that he has been making the costumes for Madonnas postponed tour right in the middle of couture week. It was a classic move.
Blackbraid, a Black Metal Musician With Native American Roots

Sgah’gahsowáh, the artist behind the one-man band, combines the genre’s traditional heavy sounds with a focus on nature. His new album, “Blackbraid II,” is out Friday.
An Artist Whose Language Is Painting

Christina Quarles discusses representation, trades and protein shakes.
Michelle Wie West Wants to Win the U.S. Women’s Open One More Time

Wie West, one of the savviest stars women’s golf has ever had, intends to step away after the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. She could be done as soon as Friday.
Lorraine Toussaint on Living in Hudson Valley After Fire Burned Her Malibu Home

After losing her California home in the 2018 wildfires, the actress bought an early-19th-century farmhouse near Rhinebeck, N.Y.
Minjee Lee Looks to Defend Her U.S. Women’s Open Title at Pebble Beach

Before the U.S. Women’s Open, the reigning champion talked with The Times about the importance of taking time off, the joy of wind and why the women’s tour must play golf’s iconic courses.