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San Diego Padres Near Trade for Juan Soto and Josh Bell

In what could end up as one of the biggest trades in baseball history, outfielder Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals was expected to head to the San Diego Padres in a blockbuster deal that was tentatively agreed to by both teams Tuesday. The deal, according to people directly familiar with it who are not […]

Sydney McLaughlin Broke Her Own World Record. Again.

There was a time, not so long ago, when Sydney McLaughlin was challenged whenever she planted herself in the starting blocks for the 400-meter hurdles. She knew she would face stiff competition from the likes of Dalilah Muhammad, a graceful runner with an impressive list of achievements. For the past couple of years, however, McLaughlin […]

Furious at LIV Golf Defections, British Open Could Change Entry Rules

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The British Open’s organizer pointedly warned on Wednesday that it might change its entry rules for future tournaments — potentially complicating the claret jug prospects of players who defected to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf series. Although the R&A, which runs the Open, has not made a decision about how players […]

Nick Kyrgios, a Dream and a Nightmare for Wimbledon, Is Winning

WIMBLEDON, England — All white is the dress code at Wimbledon, the oldest and most traditional of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. So when Nick Kyrgios wears a black hat for his on-court interview, he is sending a message. And that’s what he did Saturday night on the No. 1 Court, after his emotional, […]

Westminster Dog Show: Trumpet the Bloodhound Wins Best in Show

Donald Sturz, this year’s Best in Show judge, has spent the last few days sequestered in his hotel room, insulating himself from any news about which dog has won what prize in the competition so far. “No Facebook, no nothing,” Sturz, 60, said by phone. “I’m staying off social media. I posted a picture of […]

Stephen Curry Is More Human, and Brilliant, Than Ever

BOSTON — Stephen Curry was demoralizing the Celtics when he decided to improvise. After he dribbled to spin past Marcus Smart, who happens to be one of the N.B.A.’s most ferocious defenders, Curry found himself sizing up Robert Williams, a 6-foot-9 center whose sneakers might as well have been filled with concrete. Curry took a […]

Celtics Strike First in Finals by Rallying Past Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO — The Boston Celtics’ reaction to winning Game 1 of the N.B.A. finals on Thursday night was a marked contrast from the joyous celebration they had held after winning Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals earlier in the week. Instead of chest bumps at midcourt after the final buzzer, the Celtics walked […]

Oilers and Flames in Battle of Alberta: Bedlam on the Ice, Torn Loyalties Off It

ON THE ROAD BETWEEN CALGARY AND EDMONTON, Alberta — A white sedan trundled down a quiet road in Gasoline Alley, a tiny hamlet alongside Highway 2, with two flags flapping in a Saturday breeze. One fluttered for the Edmonton Oilers hockey club and the other for the Calgary Flames, two of the fiercest rivals in […]