The first time Seimone Augustus realized what she was capable of wasn’t when, as a 14-year-old, she landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Women next to the question, “Is She the Next Michael Jordan?” When Augustus, a W.N.B.A. legend who retired this year after 15 seasons, reflects on the moments that made her […]
In canceling the tour last week, the New Zealand team did not specify the exact nature of the security threat. But the country’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, said New Zealand Cricket “made the right decision.” “You will understand why we are not in a position to give further information as to the nature of the […]
After his career as a major league outfielder wound down, Anthony Gose decided to give pitching a chance. The move seemed like a long shot, a bid to extend a career that was realistically probably over. On Monday, Gose made his major league pitching debut for Cleveland at age 31. He threw an inning and […]
“Michaela came into camp probably the most consistent shooter on the team in preseason. She was knocking down every shot,” Hopkins said. “Her athleticism, her explosion, her defensive versatility, and then her personality is absolutely wonderful, so she really separated herself in camp.” In the season opener, Onyenwere scored 18 points against Indiana, in a […]
Day’Ron Sharpe ducked his head under the doorway instinctively and scanned his eyes across the apartment. Its shape was a straight line running perpendicular to him with two bedrooms and a bathroom to his left; another bedroom and bathroom to his right; and a kitchen, living room and balcony opening up in bright light from […]
SEATTLE — What do I have to do around here to buy a cap that reps the best team in women’s basketball? That’s what I was thinking last week as I walked the streets of downtown Seattle, home of the W.N.B.A. champions, the Storm. In sports paraphernalia shops, I hunted for a green-and-gold Storm cap, […]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ben Hill Griffin Stadium has quieted down. A game that was much closer than many expected had the Gators’ fans permeating the air with deafening chants as they made one last effort to will their team past the Alabama Crimson Tide. This 31-29 defeat of the Gators has confirmed what the Crimson […]
One of the most significant cultural milestones in the recent history of North American sports occurred with about as much pomp and circumstance as a shrug of the shoulders. No openly gay player had ever competed in a regular-season game in the N.F.L.’s 102-year history until Sept. 13, when Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl […]
CHICAGO — Going out to dinner with Jose Abreu, the reigning winner of the American League Most Valuable Player Award, can be a challenge. At least it is for his teammates on the Chicago White Sox who try to pay their fair share. “He always tries to pay,” third baseman Yoan Moncada said in Spanish. […]
Flood mitigation efforts had long been made in and around the stadium. After Hurricane Floyd devastated neighboring Bound Brook’s downtown in 1999, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built infrastructure — detention reservoirs, levees and pumping stations — to prevent similar catastrophic flooding. But those plans faltered around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. In Bound […]
