N.F.L.

The N.H.L. Has a Scoring Blitz. Defensemen Are Leading It

Within the thoroughly modernized N.H.L., an antique adage has made a comeback: the best defense is a good offense. As rule changes, evolving strategies and advanced training have combined to produce an uptick in overall scoring, this era’s defensemen have contributed an offensive surge of their own. Nine defensemen are on track

N.F.L.

2020 Feb, 11

As Mets Open Camp, the Astros’ Shadow Looms Large

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — As the Mets settled into their spring training complex on Tuesday, they could hear distinct banging sounds in the background. This time, at least, there was no need for an investigation: The culprits were construction workers with hammers. There were no visible dents in the

N.F.L.

2020 Feb, 11

Jürgen Klinsmann Quits as Hertha Berlin Coach

BERLIN — Jürgen Klinsmann, the former United States men’s national soccer team coach, resigned as manager of the Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin on Tuesday, abruptly abandoning his project to transform the German club into a powerhouse after only 76 days in charge. Klinsmann, 55, was hired in November, his first job

N.F.L.

2020 Feb, 11

U.S. Women’s Team Qualifies for Olympic Soccer Tournament

CARSON, Calif. — The United States women’s national team, starting 10 of the 11 players that delivered a victory in the Women’s World Cup final last July, clinched a berth in the Tokyo Olympics with a 4-0 win over Mexico on Friday night. The Olympic spot was the prize in the

N.F.L.

2020 Feb, 08

Major League Soccer Reaches a Deal With Its Players

Major League Soccer and its players announced an agreement in principle on Thursday for a five-year collective bargaining agreement that raises pay and improves working conditions. But whether it will go far enough to enhance the respect M.L.S. carries in the soccer world remains in question. For years, M.L.S. has operated

N.F.L.

2020 Feb, 06

At Chelsea, Lampard’s Experiment May Soon Become a Test

LEICESTER, England — More than a decade ago, one of the world’s foremost cardiovascular health experts tracked the heart rate and blood pressure of two Premier League managers during a game. His findings were, by most measures, alarming: pulse rates that, at times, spiked to four times their ordinary level; blood

N.F.L.

2020 Feb, 01