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At the British Open, a Mom’s Influence Looms Large for Many Golfers

Golf has long had a tradition of fathers and sons, but when the British Open was last held at Royal…

Phillies Starter Goes the Distance in 124-Pitch No-Hitter

Michael Lorenzen dominated Washington in his second start for Philadelphia after being acquired at the trading deadline.

Hoping to Stay in the Shohei Ohtani Business

The day after slugging his 40th home run of the season — and leaving his pitching duties early because of…

Not All Tennis Balls Are Equal

In tournaments, the old balls are swapped for new ones after several games. Those livelier new ones can change a…

In Tennis, It’s the Haves and the Have-Nots

Higher-ranked players tend to get the perks, like the better practice courts. The lower-ranked must make do.

Jessica Pegula Is Learning to Use Her Claws

She is the top female American tennis player and knows that she has to be more aggressive to win more.

In Wheelchair Football, Camaraderie Comes With Metal-on-Metal Contact

Dawson Broad had been the starting quarterback for his suburban Buffalo high school, but he hadn’t played any sports since…

Japan’s Enduring ‘Sound of Summer’

Created 75 years ago for the country’s prestigious high school baseball tournament, Yuji Koseki’s “The Crown Will Shine on You”…

The Rays Plan to Keep Calm and Carry On

A red-hot start followed by a brutal July knocked Tampa Bay out of first place, but the Rays believe they…

In New York, One Team Is Lost and the Other Is Targeting 2025

The middling Yankees have no idea who they are. The Mets’ sell-off gives them a clearer identity.

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