An incident between the coach, who was fired Thursday, and a Philadelphia player contributed to a deteriorating relationship between he and the team.

With less than three weeks of the regular season remaining, some picks are holding up, while others look to have been a bit too bold.

The American figure skater seemed born for this moment at worlds. It’s only the beginning of her return to glory.

Betts’s dominant performance propelled the Bruins to an Elite Eight matchup with the L.S.U. Tigers.

The SEC continues to back up its historically dominant regular season in the tournament.

Josh Giddey’s dramatic game-winning shot capped off a stunning 16-point comeback for Chicago.

Alex Gray didn’t make it in the N.F.L. Instead he became a star on a hit television show.

Misha Mitrofanov and Alisa Efimova won the affection of an American crowd with an emotional tribute.

The Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk made a decision that raised eyebrows and fueled outrage.

At a time when M.L.B. and ESPN could use some calm, the veteran play-by-play broadcaster provided it.