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A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind

Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.

The Brooklyn Nets Have So Much Talent but So Little Charm

The Nets are again one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leading All-Star voting. So why is there so...

N.F.L.’s Storybook Weekend Can’t Erase Memory of Hamlin’s Collapse

With an outpouring of good will from Bills fans and players, and exciting plays in a crucial win, the N.F.L. created memories that faded the...

Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Should Open Our Eyes to NFL Players’ Humanity

The appetite for football has never been higher, even as viewers look past the toll the sport takes on players’ lives. Damar Hamlin’s collapse during...

Pele’s TV Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star

Pelé’s reign atop the most popular sport on earth began in an era defined by political struggles against colonialism and racial inequity around the world.

Two Backup Quarterbacks and the Relentless N.F.L. Narrative Machine

With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling story lines. Like those of...

An Open Letter to Welcome Home Brittney Griner

When Griner was imprisoned in Russia, letters were her main form of communication with home. Our columnist offers one last letter to mark her return...

Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise

His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he...

The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help

In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.

Once a Star of College Basketball, Kevin Ollie Is Now Disrupting It

Since winning his lawsuit against the university he coached to a national championship, Ollie has found purpose running an upstart pro league.