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What This Year’s French Open Means for Tennis

Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open, but they weren’t the only stars who captured our experts’ attention at Roland Garros.

Who, Exactly, Is the Celtics’ Best Player?

Boston’s across-the-board effort in a Game 2 win demonstrates the folly in proclaiming this or that player the team’s top performer.

Wayne Rooney, England’s Raging Bull

Opponents were bullied, team-mates were open-mouthed. When an 18-year-old Rooney took Euro 2004 by storm.

Explaining Cricket to a Baseball Expert, Now That the U.S. Is Good

Sticky wickets, golden ducks, cartwheeling stumps: A cricket novice seeks answers about a baffling sport.

How Local Car Dealerships Became the Linchpin of College Recruiting Efforts

For decades, conversations between dealerships and college teams were met with stark repercussions. New rules have changed that.

What’s Next for the N.C.A.A. Dynasty That Just Won Its Fourth Straight Title

Oklahoma made college softball history with the first-ever four-peat in the Women’s College World Series. But pressure still remains.

How England Players Reacted to the Coach’s Surprise Selections

Gareth Southgate left out several experienced players for this summer’s European Championship.

Alcaraz and Sinner Were the Future of Tennis. Now They Are Its Present.

The young duo faced off on Friday in the semi-final of the French Open, with Carlos Alcaraz advancing. But the matchup will provide for years...

The Mystery of M.L.B.’s Increasingly Rare Player

Major League Baseball is full of Latin American stars. Why are so few of them pitchers?

Is Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese the Top W.N.B.A Rookie So Far?

Both newcomers have brought star power and a fascinating dynamic to the league.