

Jenny Vrentas
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How the New Orleans Saints Helped the Catholic Church Handle a Sex-Abuse Scandal
A trove of emails shows the team’s leadership using their influence in New Orleans to aid the archdiocese, including writing talking points for media interviews.

With Sports Gambling Surging, Federal Regulation Is Discussed
With the industry’s popularity on the rise, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss its effect on athletes, the public and the integrity...

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson Accused of Sexual Assault
In a lawsuit filed Monday, a woman said the N.F.L. quarterback, who faced numerous accusations of sexual misconduct several years ago, assaulted her in 2020.

N.F.L.’s Rapid Embrace of Gambling Creates Mixed Signals
The league is pushing to popularize and benefit from sports betting while still trying to guard against the potential pitfalls for its players, employees and...

An N.F.L. Stadium Brings Sports Betting Inside
A sports book inside the Washington Commanders’ stadium is the first of its kind in the N.F.L. and a symbol of the league’s wholehearted —...

11 Things You Forgot About the 2023 N.F.L. Season
After a busy off-season, Damar Hamlin is back, Odell Beckham Jr. is a Raven, Sean Payton leads the Broncos, and 10 players are out because...

England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines
For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.

Australia Loved the Matildas. Will It Continue to Love Women’s Sports?
Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s...

Kerr Scored. The Crowd Roared. But England Wasn’t Done.
England advanced to its first World Cup final by leaning on the experience and the resilience of a champion.

England, Bruised but Unbowed, Reaches World Cup Semifinals
The Lionesses, champions of Europe, rallied past Colombia but now face yet another hurdle: a semifinal with host Australia on Wednesday.