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U.S. Sprinter Quincy Hall Wins Gold in a Dramatic Men’s 400-Meter Final
Hall overtook several runners in the final 100 meters to win his first Olympic gold medal.

Head Injuries Ended His N.H.L. Career. Then He Found Another Purpose.
The Rangers legend Mike Richter retired at 36. In his new job, he’s trying to make the “world a little bit better.”

Why One of Baseball’s Most Unique Skills Is Trending Toward Extinction
Switch-hitting is one of the greatest advantages a player can have, yet the practice is in decline.

How Pilates Is Giving N.F.L. Stars a Different Kind of ‘Glow’
Pilates is gaining devoted practitioners among 6-foot-4, 300-pound football players in part because of an explosion of social media video posts.

How U.S. Runner Cole Hocker Exploited a Running Rivalry to Win a Gold Medal
Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen entered as the favorites in the 1,500-meter race. Then an American came out of nowhere to set an Olympic record.

Ranking the Best Drivers of the Formula 1 Season
Lewis Hamilton has won two of the last three races, but this hasn’t been his best year as a driver.

The Elite Premier League Players Who Get Less Than Three Weeks Off Every Year
As the old season blends into the new one, concerns are growing for players’ physical and mental health.

Caitlin Clark Isn’t in Paris, and It’s a Blessing in Disguise for Her
The W.N.B.A. star has been on a much-needed vacation from basketball. It might be the best thing to happen to her this season, a columnist...

How Emma Hayes Is Instilling Belief in the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
“We have the players, we have the talent, we just needed someone to come in and believe in us,” Sophia Smith said.

The Fastest Man in the World? It Might Be an 18-Year-Old Wunderkind.
The American Sam Watson is a real-life Spiderman and the new face of international speed climbing.