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How a Soccer-Mad Corner of Northern England Became a U.S. Enclave
There could soon be three clubs under American ownership in and around Liverpool. What’s in it for the owners?

Lindsey Vonn Returns to World Cup Racing With a 14th-Place Finish
The 40-year-old American alpine skiing star competed in a Super-G race in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Should Kansas City Fans Be Worried About Patrick Mahomes?
Kansas City hosts Houston in one of two critical Saturday N.F.L. matchups. With the playoffs approaching, each game means more than ever.

Indiana Earned Its Playoff Spot. SEC Teams That Were Left Out Didn’t.
Because the Hoosiers were handled for much of Friday night at Notre Dame, it became easy for those who were excluded to take shots.

One Gift That Each N.H.L. Team Needs to Receive This Holiday Season
The classic desire for health in the new year isn’t the only priority around the league.

A Teenage Cycling Tragedy and a Family’s Search for Answers
When Muriel Furrer crashed during a championship race, nobody found her for 90 minutes.

There Aren’t Many Firsts Anymore in College Football. Friday Night Brought One.
The 12-team Playoff opened with its most alluring feature: a postseason game hosted on campus. To pull it off, Notre Dame had to plan for...

Notre Dame Defeats Indiana in the College Football Playoff
In the first of the on-campus postseason games, the Fighting Irish claimed victory over their in-state rivals, 27-17.

A Cancer Diagnosis Changed Erica Howe’s Life. Hockey Is Bringing a Sense of Support.
The former women’s hockey goalie went public with her breast cancer diagnosis to bring awareness and raise funds for a cure.

What’s on the Line for Tennessee and Ohio State in the College Football Playoff
Josh Heupel has nothing to lose, while Ryan Day has the pressure, a columnist for The Athletic writes.