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Donna Vekic Wanted to Quit Tennis. Now She’s One Win From an Olympic Medal.
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For South Sudan, Making Olympic History Is Bigger Than Basketball
An former N.B.A Star wanted the world to see a different Africa and a better South Sudan. It’s been a slam dunk effort so far,...
Why is the U.S. behind in the gold medal count? Look no further than the pool.
The era of American dominance in the pool might have given way to something that’s far more balanced across the world, a columnist for The...
Katie Ledecky and Leon Marchand Delivered a Magical Olympic Night
We can’t turn away when seemingly an entire country is serenading its 22-year-old hero atop the podium as the national anthem plays, a columnist for...
A Flurry of M.L.B Trades Are Overshadowed by the Lack of Stars on the Move
Many fans hoped their teams would make splashier deals by the trade deadline, but the quality of players on the market isn’t there, a columnist...
Léon Marchand Is the French Sports Superstar the Olympics Needed
The 22-year-old swimmer’s stellar performance in the water has turned the Paris crowd into a frenzied state, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
How Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Became the Majority Owner of a Team
At 13 years old, Mbappé nearly joined the youth academy of Caen. Twelve years later, Mbappe owns the club, which is based in Normandy.
He Never Thought About the Hall of Fame. Andre Johnson Made It Anyway.
The former Texans receiver is entering the Hall of Fame after terrorizing defenses for 14 years. He’s the only one who didn’t see it coming.
Alex Yee Wins Men’s Olympic Triathlon Gold With Dramatic Comeback in Paris
The 26-year-old from Great Britain surged clear of New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde in the run to close out the three-event competition.
Grading All 30 M.L.B. Teams’ Moves at the Trade Deadline
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