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Is Playing Out From the Back Worth the Risk in Soccer?
To some, it’s a tactically and statistically proven method of starting a high-value sequence of play. To others, it creates needless jeopardy.

A Dramatic Incident at the End of a Game Shows Why Soccer Needs to Change
Real Madrid was prevented a win after a referee broke an unwritten law of the sport.

A Guide to the Men’s College Basketball Conference Tournaments
The first automatic bid to the N.C.A.A. Tournament will be awarded Saturday night.

The N.C.A.A. Is Inching Closer to a Dramatic Overhaul
The next milestone could come Tuesday, when the Dartmouth men’s basketball team will vote on whether to form a union.

The Brawl That Changed the N.H.L. Forever, Told by Those Who Lived It
A fight between Flyers and Senators players spurred a lasting change: “It ends up being more like a W.W.E. event.”

With Another Record, Caitlin Clark Reminds Everyone She’s One of a Kind
When it comes to Clark, it’s not just about the points. It’s about how the Iowa star makes fans feel in her presence.

With LeBron James’s Latest Milestone, the Greatest-of-All-Time Debate Has Shifted
To watch James surpass 40,000 points was to realize he truly stands alone in the annals of basketball history, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Leaving NBC for Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. Discovery
The biggest name in NASCAR is expected to take this season off and then resume his broadcasting career in 2025.

How Should Broadcasters Document the Moment When Fans Storm the Court?
“There’s no question it’s a good visual on TV, which is enjoyed by a lot of viewers,” said one announcer. “But to me, the risk...

N.F.L. Players Hand Out Grades for Owners, Coaches and Working Conditions
The Dolphins, the Packers and the Vikings all received high marks. For the second straight season, the Commanders received the lowest grades.