Sports
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T.C.U. Topples Michigan in Wild Playoff Semifinal
Texas Christian returned two interceptions for touchdowns, just part of a zany back-and-forth upset of Michigan, 51-45, to put the…
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Without Updated Tools, N.F.L. Is Still Finding Concussions Too Late
Despite nearly 30 medical professionals on hand for every N.F.L. game, more subtle symptoms of concussions can be missed, and…
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The Best Runs You Took in 2022
Your most memorable runs of the year included finally hitting the pavement after having a baby, healing from grief, committing…
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Her Escape From Kabul Was Supposed to Be the Hardest Part
About 16 months into her new life in Australia, Fati, who was the Afghanistan women’s soccer team’s goalkeeper, can still…
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At 100, the Rose Bowl Has Seen Many Sunsets
The modern-day sports stadium is something like an enormous outdoor (or indoor) living room. Roomy seats — even for those…
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All Glory to T.C.U.’s Meme Mascot
Officially, the Texas Christian University mascot is the Horned Frog. But the team’s real hero is the Hypnotoad, a “Futurama”…
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A Soaring N.B.A. Star Brings His Friends Along for the Ride
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard, is having a career season as one of the N.B.A.’s top scorers. He’s…
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After Competing Without a Hijab, a Top Iranian Chess Player Heads for Spain
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, ranked No. 17 among women in the world, will not return to Iran after forgoing a head scarf…
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Days of Wins and Roses: Covering Pelé’s Cosmos
While the public saw one version of the Brazilian soccer legend in his three years in New York, covering the…
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Georgia and Ohio State Know All About No. 4 Seeds Making Title Runs
Top-seeded teams have been more likely to win College Football Playoff semifinals. But teams ranked fourth — including Ohio State…