Golf

Chinese State TV to Air N.B.A. for First Time Since Hong Kong Rift

China Central Television, the state-run TV network, announced Friday that it would televise an N.B.A. game for the first time since a dispute with the league began last fall after a team executive expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The move suggested a softening of tensions between the N.B.A.

Golf

2020 Oct, 09

The French Open Will Probably Finish. But This Tournament Has Not Been Normal.

PARIS — The 12-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal typically refuels after a late-night match with a meal built around a piece of fish. He’ll eat with members of his family or support staff at one of his favorite restaurants that remains open to accommodate him or avail himself of

Golf

2020 Oct, 09

The Field Is Looking Very English

The English golfer Danny Willett had a two-shot lead over Jon Rahm, the young Spanish sensation, as they approached the 18th tee in the final round of last year’s BMW P.G.A. Championship. In the distance, Willett could see the massive grandstand ringing the green about 500 yards away. The seats were

Golf

2020 Oct, 07

Russell Wilson Leads the N.F.L. M.V.P. Race, but Josh Allen Is …

Russell Wilson may lead the N.F.L. in touchdowns and Dak Prescott in passing yards, but Josh Allen leads the league by a wide margin in cognitive dissonance. A short list of Most Valuable Player Award contenders has separated itself from the pack as the N.F.L. season rounds its first turn. Allen,

Golf

2020 Oct, 07

N.H.L. Draft: Rangers Select Alexis Lafreniere With First Overall Pick

The Rangers selected left wing Alexis Lafreniere, the consensus top prospect, with the No. 1 pick on Tuesday night in an N.H.L. draft conducted virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. Lafreniere, who will turn 19 next week, scored 35 goals and had 112 points in 52 games last season for Rimouski

Golf

2020 Oct, 06

The French Open Cold Drives Kenin and Djokovic Toward the Drop Shot

Sofia Kenin, who is having the most successful season of any American tennis player, is eager to deploy her drop shot on any surface. But the temptation has been even greater than usual at this autumnal French Open, where the cool and often humid conditions make for lower bounces off the

Golf

2020 Oct, 06