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At Augusta National, Patience and Experience Pay Off

At last year’s Masters Tournament, the cut after the first two days was three over par. Adam Scott, the 2013 champion, was the co-leader on Friday night at seven under. But just six shots back, having easily made the cut at one under par, was another past champion: Bernhard Langer,

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2020 Nov, 11

The Dolphins Appear to Be Relevant. How About That?

The Miami Dolphins were arguably the N.F.L.’s least relevant team from the turn of the 21st century until two Sundays ago. They were never truly great during that span, but were rarely terrible enough to be comically entertaining, either. They produced few stars or personalities and fewer memorable moments. The Dolphins

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2020 Nov, 11

Alex Cora Repeatedly Apologizes for His Part in Astros’ Scandal

Alex Cora’s return to the Boston Red Sox may be viewed as terrific news for the team’s owners and the fans who recall seeing him carrying a championship trophy on a duck boat parade two years ago. But if anyone is even slightly tempted to portray it in a shimmering

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2020 Nov, 11

Jets Fall to New Low, 0-9, With Loss to Patriots

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Joe Flacco and the rest of the Jets could feel it. Their first victory of a brutal season was there for the taking. They had a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter against a struggling New England Patriots team and all the momentum. But just like that, they

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2020 Nov, 10

After a Suspension, Alex Cora Returns as the Red Sox Manager

Even as the Boston Red Sox announced Alex Cora’s departure for his role in the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal that marred the 2017 season, the manager’s former bosses spoke glowingly about him. In 2018, after all, Cora had guided the Red Sox to a World Series title. “He was a tremendous

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2020 Nov, 06

N.F.L. Week 9 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

After several upsets last week, the N.F.L. was left with a few top-tier contenders (Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Tampa Bay, Seattle) and a wide middle zone of teams that can surprise you on any given week. And, of course, the Giants and the Jets are bringing up the rear. Here’s a look

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2020 Nov, 05