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Kurt Streeter
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Two Backup Quarterbacks and the Relentless N.F.L. Narrative Machine
With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling story lines. Like those of…
An Open Letter to Welcome Home Brittney Griner
When Griner was imprisoned in Russia, letters were her main form of communication with home. Our columnist offers one last letter to mark her return…
Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise
His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he…
The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
Once a Star of College Basketball, Kevin Ollie Is Now Disrupting It
Since winning his lawsuit against the university he coached to a national championship, Ollie has found purpose running an upstart pro league.
Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety
Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues…
New Endorsements for College Athletes Resurface an Old Concern: Sex Sells
Female college athletes are making millions thanks to their large social media followings. But some who have fought for equity in women’s sports worry that…
Did the Nets Get Rid of the Wrong Person?
The star-loaded Nets have an awful record and parted ways with Coach Steve Nash. But a bigger problem with Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic social…
A Nonbinary Runner’s Experience of the Chicago Marathon
“A big part of being here and running this race is reclaiming this place, which left me with a lot of emotional scars,” Cal Calamia…