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After a Cinderella British Open Win, a New Star Adjusts to Golf’s Majors

It was well past midnight in Scotland by the time Sophia Popov FaceTimed with her parents, Philipp and Claudia, and older brothers Alex and Nicholas after winning the Women’s British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club in August. The victory by Popov, then ranked 304th, shocked the golf world. It wasn’t

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2020 Oct, 08

2020 French Open: Women’s Semifinal Preview

How to watch: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Tennis Channel and 11 a.m. onward on NBC; streaming on the Tennis Channel app and NBCSN app. Two first-time semifinalists at Roland Garros will square off, while two Grand Slam champions will meet in the other match on Philippe Chatrier Court,

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2020 Oct, 08

LeBron James Is Mr. October This Year

Want more basketball in your inbox? Sign up for Marc Stein’s weekly N.B.A. newsletter here. This has never been the month that basketball players were meant to peak. October is for baseball glory, and there can only be one Mr. October. By swatting three home runs on three swings in Game 6

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2020 Oct, 07

LeBron James’s Teammates Beat Him, Then Joined Him

When he was on the verge of reaching the 2020 N.B.A. finals, LeBron James offered praise to some of his Los Angeles Lakers teammates who helped bring the team to championship contention. Rajon Rondo, the backup point guard, capably conducted the team’s offense, James said. Center Dwight Howard provided an interior

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2020 Oct, 06

The Big Winner of Soccer’s Transfer Window Was Jorge Mendes

The soccer economy is reeling. Every week there appears to be a new, dizzying figure highlighting the financial crunch the industry is facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. More than $115 million in losses at Barcelona alone. Hundreds of millions more in rebates to television rights holders. Across

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2020 Oct, 05

With Patchwork Pitching, the Padres Turn Another Page

When the San Diego Padres announced their first-round playoff roster Wednesday, it was hard not to look and think: Well, it was fun while it lasted. There were 14 pitchers among the 28 names, but not Mike Clevinger or Dinelson Lamet. Clevinger and Lamet are the Padres’ aces, hard-throwing right-handers with

Hockey

2020 Oct, 03