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Farewell to Joey Gallo, the All-or-Nothing Yankee

The Yankees knew what they were getting with Joey Gallo. All they had to do was imagine an outfielder nearly…

Brittney Griner Is Back in Russian Court as Lawyers Plead for Leniency

Escorted by a masked police officer with a dog, with her wrists handcuffed, the American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared…

Why Pros Like Brittney Griner Choose Cannabis for Their Pain

Shawn Kemp played most of his N.B.A. career before the league began testing players for marijuana use in 1999. So…

Here Are the Longest N.F.L. Player Suspensions

Quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended Monday for six games for violating the N.F.L.’s personal conduct policy and was not fined,…

Ruling Expected Monday in Deshaun Watson Arbitration

After a 15-month N.F.L. investigation into claims of sexual misconduct against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, a decision on how…

Bill Russell’s Legacy, and Laugh, Touched Millions

It was a day to celebrate Elgin Baylor, whom the Los Angeles Lakers had just honored with a statue outside…

Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters

Bill Russell and Red Auerbach came to an agreement. Auerbach, the longtime Boston Celtics coach, had confided in Russell that…

Among Pro Athletes, Bill Russell Was a Pioneering Activist

It’s easy to remember the shots that Bill Russell blocked or the N.B.A. championships he won. After all, there were…

Bill Russell Hailed Across Basketball Generations

Bill Russell had more N.B.A. championship rings than he had fingers and as many Most Valuable Player Awards as all…

Deal or No Deal, Yankees’ Bullpen Will Evolve

Change is inevitable over the course of a major league schedule. With 162 games on the docket — not counting…

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