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Charles Barkley Says He Will Retire. Perhaps We Shouldn’t Believe Him.
Barkley has said the next N.B.A. season will be his last in sports broadcasting. But he loves the craft too much, a columnist for The...

German Efficiency? It’s a Myth. Euro 2024 Proves It.
The tournament has been hit by disruption and delays, but locals are in no way surprised.

Why a Women’s College Basketball Superstar Returned to UConn
Paige Bueckers could have been a top pick in the W.N.B.A. draft, but she wasn’t ready to give up her dreams at the college level.

How Do Stars Retire From Tennis? It’s Complicated.
As greats like Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray search for a perfect farewell, the nature of their sport often gets in the way.

The Ivy League Wrestler Who Became a Coveted College Football Transfer
Joey Slackman entered Penn with wrestling dreams. He left to enroll at Florida because of his plans to play in the N.F.L.

A U.S. Swimming Sensation Fails to Qualify for the Paris Olympics
Lydia Jacoby became a gold medalist in Tokyo at 17 years old.

Soccer’s New Kickoff Tactic That Is Proving Effective at Euro 2024
Thirteen teams have employed the strategy so far and found success. Here’s why.

Ranking All 28 M.L.B. City Connect Uniforms From Worst to First
The Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies are struggling this season, but they do have one advantage over their competition.

England Won but Needs to Learn How to Keep Control
They are one of the favorites to win Euro 2024, yet they have a long term trend of starting fast and easing off.

Some Athletes Change a Franchise. This Hall of Fame Player Saved One.
The Penguins survived thanks to Mario Lemieux, a superstar who never turned his back on Pittsburgh.