Sports
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The Stratospheric Rise of Lionel Messi’s Pink Jersey
In the span of three months, the soccer superstar has made Inter Miami’s eye-catching jersey the hottest piece of sports merchandise on the planet.
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Bobby Charlton, a Soccer Great, Dies at 86
The England and Manchester United icon, who won the World Cup in 1966 and the European Cup in 1968, was one of the game’s best-loved figures.
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When Saying Nothing Is Saying Something
Leagues and teams probably would have preferred not to take a public position on the Israel-Hamas war. That they could not avoid doing so is their own fault.
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Lacrosse Is Coming to the Olympics. Will Its Inventors Be There?
A Native American team that has won medals at the world championships is not currently eligible for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles because it does not represent a recognized nation.
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Roger Goodell Agrees to Contract Extension With N.F.L.
The new deal would keep Mr. Goodell in place as the league’s commissioner through 2027, when he will be 68.
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How Phoenix Fans Watch Their Teams May Change How You Watch Yours
Numerous franchises are expected to overhaul their local media deals, returning games to free networks. The transition is underway in Arizona.
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Everton Sale Stalls Amid Questions About Buyer’s Financials
The U.S. firm bidding for the Premier League club, 777 Partners, has failed to provide required information to a British regulator.
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Joan Jett Loves the New York Liberty. The Feeling Is Mutual.
As an early fan of the W.N.B.A. team, the musician saw the squad lose four championship series. This week, she returned courtside to cheer another attempt.
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Andy Bean, 11-Time Winner on the PGA Tour, Dies at 70
“One of golf’s most appealing players,” he was an imposing and emotional presence on the course. Three times he came in second in major tournaments.
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Can This Man Make Soccer Smarter?
Ian Graham helped transform Liverpool from a faded giant into soccer’s most cutting-edge club. Now he wants to do the same for everyone else.