Harden, the Sixers guard, summoned the scoring machine he had been for previous teams but had not been in Games 2 and 3, and Philadelphia...

Harden took a back seat in Games 2 and 3 to Joel Embiid, but in Game 4, he summoned the scoring machine he had been...

Curry’s 50 points were the most ever in a Game 7, helping Golden State survive a contentious first-round series with Sacramento.

Sacramento, which hasn’t won a playoff series in 19 seasons, is using its youth to its advantage against the defending champions.

Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State’s Kevon Looney does “Joga.”

The Philadelphia 76ers center is one of the best big men in the N.B.A., but he may be coming for the jobs of the guards.

Kipchoge set an impossible standard for himself. But even a two-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of 15 marathons can have a bad day.

Kipchoge set an impossible standard for himself. But even a two-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of 15 marathons can have a bad day.

On Monday, the 127th edition of the Boston Marathon served up its usual grab bag of triumphs, small calamities and a Kenyan sweep.

Kipchoge, who will run his first Boston Marathon on Monday, holds the world record for 26.2 miles. This is what happens when mere mortals try...