Sports
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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in…
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Rich Strike Is Resting, but He’s Not Done Racing
An 80-1 shot who won this year’s Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike is preparing to race as a 4-year-old. “He is…
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N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
Can the Jaguars keep the Titans from the A.F.C. South title? Can the Bills outscore the Bengals? Will anyone win…
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Rudy Gobert Isn’t Worried About the People Waiting for Him to Fail
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit…
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J.J. Watt, Quarterbacks’ Nightmare, Is Retiring From the N.F.L.
Watt became an outsize celebrity for a defensive player during 10 seasons with Houston and two with Arizona, dominating on…
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J.J. Watt, Quarterbacks’ Nightmare, Is Retiring From the N.F.L.
Watt became an outsize celebrity for a defensive player during 10 seasons with Houston and two with Arizona, dominating on…
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Far From the World Cup, the Essence of Argentine Soccer Expands its Reach
BUENOS AIRES — The essence of Argentine soccer can be found late at night, in the circuit of games in…
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Soccer Star Says His Family Stopped From Leaving Iran for Supporting Protests
Ali Daei, a prominent former soccer player, said his wife and daughter were prevented from leaving Iran on Monday after…
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Kathy Whitworth, Record-Holder for U.S. Golf Wins, Dies at 83
Whitworth was a hall of famer who became the first woman’s pro golfer to earn more than $1 million.
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What We Learned From Week 16 in the N.F.L.
The Lions and the Seahawks lost, diminishing their chances of making the playoffs, while the Panthers kept hope alive.