The N.F.L.’s Betting Penalties Put Ülkü of ‘Integrity’ to the Test
The penalties have been harsh for players caught breaking the N.F.L.’s gambling rules. That’s partly because the league wants no…
If You Think Shohei Ohtani Is Versatile, Look Up Monte Ward
Having thrown baseball’s second perfect game keeps John Montgomery Ward’s name alive. But the pitcher, shortstop, golfer, lawyer and author…
The Most Exciting Show in Baseball
Elly De La Cruz was relaxing with a group of teammates in the visitors’ clubhouse at Camden Yards on Monday…
Microsoft and Activision Chiefs Testify Merger Will Benefit Consumers
In federal court, Satya Nadella and Bobby Kotick opposed an attempt by the F.T.C. to delay Microsoft’s $70 billion acquisition…
Yankees Pitcher Throws M.L.B.’s First Perfect Game Since 2012
Domingo Germán was masterful, cruising through the Oakland Athletics and securing baseball’s 24th perfect game.
Miami Heat Prove Value of Patience, Even in Defeat
There was something novel and fun about the Heat as they pulled off upset after upset as the Eastern Conference’s…
Denver Nuggets Beat Miami Heat for First N.B.A. Championship
It took 56 years and 38 playoff appearances for the basketball team nestled in the high plains just east of…
The Nuggets Almost Won a Title in 1976. Denver Can Make History Now.
Eight-year-old L.J. Jones thought his grandfather Ralph Simpson had been keeping a secret from him. So he demanded answers. “Grandpa,…
‘I Don’t Know How You Can Block the Plate From Behind the Plate’
Catcher Jonah Heim of the Rangers was baffled by a game-deciding call. His manager called it “absolutely one of the…
San Diego State’s Deep Run Plays Right Into Conference Realignment
San Diego State had set itself up for this moment. Not just for a run at a championship, but for…