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How One Athlete’s Simple Act of Kindness Changed a Teenager’s Life
Jim Marquardt was lacking direction. Then he wrote a letter to the St. Louis Blues goalie Mike Liut.

The Top N.B.A. Draft Prospect Is Unfathomably Good
We’ve never seen a player as young as Duke’s Cooper Flagg dominate college basketball, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

He Was Accused of Baseball Betrayal. Now He’s Ready to Talk About It.
The former Twins minor league catcher Derek Bender was released after he was accused of giving away his team’s pitches to opponents.

Who Are the Best and Worst N.H.L. Teams to Make Deals With?
Agents are the experts on the business side of hockey. They’re also not afraid to give an unvarnished opinion.

Luis Rubiales Is Gone. Can Spain’s Women’s Team Expect Change?
After the former head of the Spanish football federation was found guilty of sexual assault, players are still waiting for some improvements.

Is Golf’s Newest League a Success?
T.G.L., the indoor simulator league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, has captured the interest of fans. Not everything has been perfect.

M.L.S. Referees Are Feeling the Wrath of Lionel Messi
Whether it’s attempting to exert an oversized influence or simply being uber-competitive, Messi is showing he won’t hold back.

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders
At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Want a Top Quarterback Recruit? They Cost Colleges More Than $1 Million.
Elite student-athletes are cashing in and quarterbacks aren’t the only coveted players capable of earning nine figures.

Diana Taurasi Bids Farewell to Basketball in Her Own Legendary Way
The six-time Olympic gold medalist managed an exit that fits perfectly with her career, a columnist for The Athletic writes.