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Letters Helped Brittney Griner Survive. Here’s One for Her Future.

When Griner was imprisoned in Russia, letters were her main form of communication with home. Our columnist offers one last…

‘It Hurts’: Brazil Is Left Wondering What Went Wrong

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — They couldn’t believe it. On the sideline at Education City Stadium, forward Richarlison stared ahead. Pedro,…

Age Is Just a Number as M.L.B. Teams Drop $2 Billion on Free Agents

Baseball was in a spending mood at the winter meetings, where the Mets added Justin Verlander, the Yankees kept Aaron…

For 2022, LIV Golf Was the Story

The Saudi-backed tour, which has used big payments to attract players, has upended the gentlemen’s game.

Inside the Prisoner Swap That Freed Brittney Griner

WASHINGTON — Month after month, as American diplomats pushed for the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russian…

Tennis Said Goodbye to Roger Federer and Hello to Carlos Alcaraz

The game went through a lot of changes and drama this year, including an emotional farewell to Serena Williams at…

N.F.L. Owner by Day, Rock ’n’ Roller by Night

While other N.F.L. owners sail on their yachts far from prying eyes, Jim Irsay roams the country showing his museum-quality…

Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia on drug charges could be described through the lens of war and politics, with Griner,…

Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State Is No Surprise in the Coaching World

His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t…

Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland

From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the…

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