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M.L.B. Begins Probe Into Gambling Allegations Around Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter
Ippei Mizuhara was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid conflicting stories about money paid for gambling debts.

How Dawn Staley Brings Players to South Carolina
Staley has used Brazilian steaks, samba dancing and honest conversations in recruiting.

After Oakland Shocked Kentucky, the Men’s Tournament Continues With 16 More Games
Four double-digit seeds won on Thursday. Will any follow on Friday?

What We Learned From Day 1 of the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
Oakland, led by Jack Gohlke’s 32 points, bounced the No. 3-seeded Kentucky, while the No. 11 seeds Duquesne, Oregon and N.C. State also secured upsets.

The English Soccer Prodigy Who Became a Cocaine Conspirator
Jamie Cassidy was tipped for stardom at Liverpool but now faces 13 years in jail — how did it come to this?

Once a Dark Art, This Pitch Is Primed to Take Over Baseball
The long-forbidden pitch known as the splitter is returning to the mainstream.

A ‘High Butt Factor’ Might Be an N.F.L. Draft Prospect’s Most Prized Feature
The rear end’s importance is so front of mind for scouts and coaches that they’ve come up with their own language to reference it.

Why March Madness Stands Alone as the Event That Brings Us Together
The N.C.A.A. Tournament is one our country’s increasingly rare communal experiences, a columnist for The Athletic writes. Enjoy it.

What Do March Madness Stars Really Listen to Before Tip-Off?
We asked 13 players and coaches to share their pregame mixtapes. They aren’t thinking about “One Shining Moment” just yet.

Our Experts Pick 12 Teams That Can Win the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
Top-ranked teams, blue bloods with great talent and a few potential outliers stand a cut above this March.