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Business
U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s $69 Billion Bid for Activision, a Blow for Tech Deals
The decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces…
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News
The Glorious and Barbarous Bartering of Settlers of Catan
With calculated trades of wood for brick and sheep for wheat, Catan players love building cities and bullying friends. The…
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Sports
Rangers vs. Devils in the First Round of the N.H.L. Playoffs? Bring it On.
For fans and players, it is fun and nerve-racking to imagine a playoff series between two teams that aren’t separated…
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Sports
What to Watch For as Baseball’s Pitch Clock Era Begins
On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you…
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Sports
The 51-Year-Old Hockey Star Who Won’t Quit
The former N.H.L. star Jaromir Jagr is playing his 35th season of pro hockey, now for his hometown team in…
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World
Rift Between Gaming Giants Shows Toll of China’s Economic Crackdown
Activision Blizzard and NetEase could not agree on a new deal to distribute video games in China, cutting millions of…
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Sports
Thanks to Their Versatility, the Mets Are Feeling Good
Edwin Díaz’s injury would crush some teams, but the Mets, with a deep and experienced roster, have remained optimistic.
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Sports
Finding Common Ground With the Commissioner
While interviewing Rob Manfred for his book about baseball, Joe Kelly, an outspoken reliever, realized their goals weren’t all that…
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Sports
A Whole New (Old) Ballgame
The commissioner of Major League Baseball is always in demand, which makes it hard, these days, to actually watch a…
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Sports
Maryland Races Past Notre Dame to the Round of 8
The No. 2-seeded Terrapins used a big third quarter to overcome the stifling defense of the Fighting Irish.