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Merci, Paris. We Needed These Olympics.
The Games were a return to what everyone was looking for, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The Science Behind Making an Olympic Track Fast (and Purple)
The organizers of the Paris Olympics wanted a fast track and they got one. This his is how it was made.

The U.S. Men’s Basketball Team Will Look Very Different at the Next Olympics
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant starred in Paris. In Los Angeles, the trio might no longer be on the team.

The British Billionaire With a Soccer Obsession
Ben Francis founded the exercise apparel company Gymshark, but he wants to talk about Aston Villa.

Why Opposing M.L.B. Teams Are Treating Aaron Judge Like Barry Bonds
The Yankees star is on the verge of hitting his 300th home run, and teams are deploying tactics last seen two decades ago.

Why a Baseball Hall of Famer Became a U.S. Citizen at Age 78
Rod Carew prepared for the 10-question citizenship test the same way he might if he were getting ready to face Bob Gibson.

The 21-Year-Old Quarterback Chosen to Revive an N.F.L. Dynasty
Restoring the New England Patriots to their glory days is a tall order. Is Drake Maye up to the task?

For Brittney Griner, a Gold Medal Brings a Gratitude for Freedom
Griner, who spent the majority of 2022 under Russian detainment, was overcome by representing the United States after “my country fought for me so hard.”

In Paris, the World Beheld the Joy of Steph Curry
These Olympics completed all that was missing from Curry’s storied career, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Tales of Tim Walz as a High School Football Coach
The vice presidential candidate’s former players and fellow coaches agreed that he “was definitely the most animated coach we had.”