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M.L.B. Players Won’t Pay to Read This Article

Sports The New York Times - April 4, 2025

In 2009, Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke went viral after telling Yahoo Sports he was boycotting Chipotle’s guacamole.“I mean, $1.50 is already pretty darn high. So they changed it to $1.80,...

They’re Rivals, Innovators and Two of the Most Dominant Coaches of a Generation

Sports The New York Times - April 4, 2025

The Athletic has live coverage of Texas vs. South Carolina and UCLA vs. UConn in the 2025 Women’s Final Four.TAMPA, Fla. — If Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley do a double-take when...

ESPN Should Change the Broadcast Plans for the Women’s National Title Game

Sports The New York Times - April 4, 2025

The Athletic has live coverage of Texas vs. South Carolina and UCLA vs. UConn in the 2025 Women’s Final Four.Start times matter in sports when it comes to championship game viewership. The...

Inside the Sudden Shortage of Lovable Underdogs in College Basketball

Sports The New York Times - April 4, 2025

The Athletic has live coverage of Texas vs. South Carolina and UCLA vs. UConn in the 2025 Women’s Final Four.TAMPA, Fla. — As college basketball fans prepare for the chalkiest semifinals in...

The Cubs Are a Revenue Machine. Why Won’t They Pay for a Better Roster?

Sports The New York Times - April 4, 2025

By Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal and Sahadev SharmaCHICAGO — At first glance, the post from an X user named @Brooks_Gate seemed like something a multibillion-dollar company would ignore.It consisted of a chart...

Why Duke Is the Easiest Men’s Final Four Team to Hate

Sports The New York Times - April 4, 2025

One of the most thrilling and important games in the history of this tournament that doesn’t get mentioned enough happened on March 30, 1991: Duke’s 79-77 upset of previously unbeaten UNLV at...

Inside Draymond Green’s Basketball Mind: How to Destroy an Offense

Sports The New York Times - April 3, 2025

The Golden State Warriors’ regular season will end on a Sunday afternoon at Chase Center in one of Draymond Green’s favorite matchups. Against the LA Clippers. It will likely have postseason implications,...

N.H.L. Goalies Are Better Than Ever. Who Can Beat Them?

Sports The New York Times - April 3, 2025

When it comes to stopping a scorer in a one-on-one situation, NHL goalies are better than they’ve ever been.The league-wide save percentage has dipped in recent years — steadily declining from .910...