Sports
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LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s N.B.A. Scoring Record
James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, scored the record-breaking 38,388th point that had eluded generations of superstars.
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The Story of LeBron James’s 38,388 Points, by Those Who Were There
Stephen Curry’s favorite memory of playing against LeBron James isn’t from any of the three championships he won with the…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Greater Than Any Basketball Record
His N.B.A. career scoring record has been broken, but his legacy of activism and his expansion of Black athlete identity…
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A Milestone for Black N.F.L. Hires, but Not on the Sidelines
Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying…
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How Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Got That Philadelphia Swagger
After surviving a disastrous introductory news conference, an ill-chosen flower analogy and his “Beat Dallas” motivational shirt, Sirianni has transformed…
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Jessica Pegula Opens Up About Her Mother’s Cardiac Arrest
In an essay, Jessica Pegula, a tennis player, described the health ordeal that her mother, Kim, an owner and president…
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A professional soccer player is among those who are rescued from the rubble in Turkey.
Christian Atsu, a professional soccer player who once played in England’s Premier League, was rescued from under rubble in the…
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A 90-Second Cure for Existential Dread, Every Sunday Night
Carrie Underwood’s musical intro to “Sunday Night Football” offers a dazzling gift — even if you’re not a fan of…
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Looking for an Edge, and Some Fun, Bettors Favor Super Bowl Props
Bets on specific outcomes, like the length of the national anthem, are expected to account for half of the $7…
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N.B.A. Owners Approve Mat Ishbia’s Purchase of Suns and Mercury
The deal, which values the Phoenix basketball teams at $4 billion, was expected to close this week, transferring ownership away…