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What College Coaches Really Think of the N.F.L.’s Top Draft Prospects
Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders? Those who have studied and scouted them project what the future holds for each quarterback in the N.F.L.

A Beloved Basketball Coach Died at 41. This Is How His Memories Live On.
Amir Abdur-Rahim was one of college basketball’s rocketing coaching stars when he died of complications from a medical procedure.

Baseball Fans Love Watching Paul Skenes. There’s Also Real Concern.
Every time the young Pirates phenom starts, an entire sport marvels and holds its collective breath.

The Real Secret About M.L.B.’s Torpedo Bats Is That They Aren’t New
Experiments that caused a national uproar over the weekend have actually been happening quietly across baseball for a long time.

Deion Sanders Defied Doubters at Colorado. Now, He’s Staying for More.
Armed with a new contract that pays him more than $10 million per year, “Coach Prime” is entering a different era.

The N.B.A. Has Never Been Better, so Why Is the Sport Filled With Negativity?
The commissioner Adam Silver has acknowledged that his league may have to look at rule changes.

Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma Are Bringing Out the Best in Each Other
UConn’s title quest has been made possible by a star player who is the yin to her coach’s yang, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Alex Ovechkin Says He’s ‘Not in Politics.’ His Pursuit of the N.H.L. Goals Record Is.
The context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Ovechkin’s support of Vladimir Putin casts a shadow for many over the star’s legacy.

ESPN’s Pat McAfee and Others Amplified a False Rumor. It ‘Destroyed’ a Teenager’s Life.
An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others.

Ranking M.L.B. Teams From First to Worst After Opening Week
The Yankees’ torpedo bats aren’t the only hot topic that has baseball fans talking.