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Looking to the Future, Japan Would Say Goodbye to Its Baseball Past

TOKYO — Over a span of nearly 100 years, Meiji Jingu Stadium in central Tokyo has been the scene of…

When Your Champions League Dream Runs Through a War Zone

Shakhtar Donetsk’s foreign stars fled Ukraine when Russia invaded. Now some are returning or signing up, proof that the lure…

An Unexpected Open Water Challenge: 40 Miles Across Arizona

MESA, Ariz. — On an 80-degree morning, a group of world-class swimmers stood in their Speedos and swim caps on…

Manchester City and Real Madrid Will Eventually Have to Be Themselves

The teams drew the first leg of their Champions League semifinal as each tried to prevent the other from playing…

Forte, Once the Derby Favorite, Failed a Drug Test in September

The colt went on to become America’s 2-year-old champion and was favored to win the Kentucky Derby until he was…

A Reborn Team and a Star Who Never Wanted to Leave

Andrew McCutchen led the last successful era of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. The veteran outfielder is back and thriving — and…

Once the Prince of Tennis and a Prison Inmate, Boris Becker Starts Again

Becker, who is featured in a new documentary, is beginning a third act after serving eight months in prison. “I’m…

N.F.L. Walks a Fine Line on Players’ Betting

The suspension of five players, three of whom bet on N.F.L. games, exposes the league’s unsure footing as it both…

Rafael Nadal May Miss the French Open

The so-called King of Clay continues to battle the injury he suffered in January at the Australian Open, the latest…

An Ace’s Return Steadies the Ship, Even in a Loss

Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets…

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