Vinicius Jr (2000- )

LeBron James Faces the Basketball World He Helped to Create

James is the sport’s global ambassador, and at the Olympics, he is playing in front of — and against — people who grew up dreaming of seeing him in person.

By Tania Ganguli

Bayern Munich (Soccer Team) Bellingham, Jude (2003- ) Borussia Dortmund (Soccer Team) German Bundesliga Soccer Vinicius Jr (2000- )

Dortmund, Bayern Munich and the Chance of a Lifetime

A Dortmund victory on Saturday will end Bayern Munich’s streak of 10 straight titles. The prospect of a new champion should be a cause of celebration beyond a single city.

By Rory Smith

Discrimination Real Madrid (Soccer Team) Soccer Tebas, Javier Valencia CF (Soccer Team) Vinicius Jr (2000- )

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior Says Racism Is ‘Normal’ in Spain After Abuse at Valencia

Valencia fans called the Real Madrid star a monkey on Sunday, highlighting La Liga’s inability to stamp out racial abuse.

By Tariq Panja

De Bruyne, Kevin (1991- ) Guardiola, Josep Haaland, Erling Braut Manchester City (Soccer Team) Real Madrid (Soccer Team) Soccer UEFA Champions League (Soccer) Vinicius Jr (2000- )

Manchester City and Real Madrid Will Eventually Have to Be Themselves

The teams drew the first leg of their Champions League semifinal as each tried to prevent the other from playing to its strengths.

By Rory Smith