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Sydney McLaughlin Broke Her Own World Record. Again.

There was a time, not so long ago, when Sydney McLaughlin was challenged whenever she planted herself in the starting…

Adidas and Puma to University of Oregon Frats: ‘Nice House, Bro’

The fraternity brothers of Sigma Chi had company this spring. A construction crew would arrive for work each day with…

N.B.A. Mostly Keeps Low Profile in Public Campaign to Free Brittney Griner

The N.B.A. is a $10 billion corporation that has the power and reach to promote not just its teams and…

Noah Lyles’s Sweet Redemption: A 200 Meter Gold, and an American Sweep

Noah Lyles is the best in the world again. Lyles, the reigning 200-meter world champion who only managed a bronze…

Jamaican Shericka Jackson Wins the 200, Clocking the Second-Fastest Time Ever

Horns blared and green, black and yellow Jamaican flags dominated the stands at Hayward Field ahead of the women’s 200-meter…

Noah Lyles Is Ready for His Moment This Time

Noah Lyles danced across the red track at Hayward Field. He slapped hands and mugged for selfies with the fans…

Caster Semenya, Barred From Signature Event, Fails to Advance in 5,000

Caster Semenya of South Africa, the two-time Olympic champion and three-time world champion at 800 meters, is not permitted to…

Magnus Carlsen Is Giving Up His World Title. Replacing Him Won’t Be Easy.

The decision announced Wednesday by Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world chess champion, to skip the chance to defend the crown…

Dreaming of an All-Star Game as a World Series Preview

LOS ANGELES — The All-Star break came later than usual this summer, deep enough in the schedule to see October…

‘That’s my son.’ Jake Wightman runs the race of his life, with his father on the stadium mic.

As he threw himself into the mix against a decorated field, Jake Wightman of Britain did not want to leave…

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