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The Formula 1 Driver Who Became Nearly Impossible to Beat
Max Verstappen arrived in Formula 1 as a “rough diamond.” This is how he completed the most dominant season in the circuit’s history.

Ranking N.F.L. Teams From First to Worst, With an M.V.P. for Each
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could be the most valuable player in the league this season after another dominant performance on Monday.

How Does It Feel to Dunk a Basketball? We Asked N.B.A. Players.
What players think of the dunk, and the agony that can come with it, is ever changing.

A Beloved Alumnus Returned to Save Louisville. How Did It Go So Wrong?
Kenny Payne was meant to lead the men’s basketball program back to glory. It hasn’t quite worked out that way.

The Tragic Tale of Wayne Harrison, Once Soccer’s Most Expensive Teenager
Harrison was signed by Liverpool at 17 but died heartbroken at 46, on Christmas Day 2013.

In a League of Offensive Masterminds, One Coach Stands Out From the Crowd
The Ravens didn’t need to change. But with colorful language and an adaptive scheme, Todd Monken transformed the N.F.L. powerhouse anyway.

M.L.B. Announces Rule Changes for 2024 Season
A shorter pitch clock and a new runner’s lane are among the tweaks that will take effect next year.

Why a Japanese Pitcher Is Getting $325 Million From the Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto hasn’t thrown a pitch in the majors yet, but he might be the best pitcher alive, our columnist writes.

After Four Olympic Gold Medals and a Heartbreak, Missy Franklin Found a New Life
The world has seen two very public sides of the superstar swimmer, our columnist writes.

Is the N.H.L. Becoming the ‘No-Hit League’?
An evolving rulebook and new priorities have made big hits less prevalent. Hockey could be suffering.