Tennis

Steve Stricker Hopes to Lead U.S. Ryder Cup Team to a Win

In 2008, Paul Azinger led the United States to victory over Europe after dividing his team into three four-man “pods.” Would that system change the Americans’ luck this year? “Pod” is not a golf word. And yet it has been on the tongue of nearly everyone in the golf community during

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2021 Sep, 27

Ryder Cup: U.S. Names Finau, Schauffele Among Six Captain's Picks

The U.S. captain, Steve Stricker, completed the 12-man roster, which already included such stars as Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas. The 12-man American Ryder Cup team was finalized on Wednesday and to casual sports fans it will be most notable for who is missing from the roster. No

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2021 Sep, 27

Liberty Season Ends With Thrilling Loss in WNBA Playoffs

Sabrina Ionescu’s game-winner that opened the season had everyone thinking playoffs. Nothing from that point went as expected, including the team’s postseason run. The dramatic ending of the Liberty’s first trip to the playoffs since 2017 evoked memories of the start of this season. In the opener against Indiana, Sabrina Ionescu nailed

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2021 Sep, 24

Josh Allen Joined the NFL's Elite. Next Up? Staying There.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen recorded the greatest season by a quarterback in Buffalo Bills history. He powered the team to its first A.F.C. championship game in nearly three decades, and after losing to Kansas City, he left Arrowhead Stadium that January night knowing the Bills would be back. Allen

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2021 Sep, 23

Casper Ruud Is Norway’s Answer to His Father

His dad, Christian, was once the country’s top player. Now it’s his son. In October 1995, Christian Ruud became the highest-ranked Norwegian tennis player ever. He was No. 39 in the world, reached the round of 16 at the 1997 Australian Open and represented his country at the Olympics three times. It

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2021 Sep, 23

Star Rookie and Veterans Steer Liberty’s Rocky Season to the Playoffs

Michaela Onyenwere, the favorite for the Rookie of the Year Award, and the veteran Betnijah Laney proved critical in what looked to be a down year. Michaela Onyenwere’s W.N.B.A. career began with a celebration that spread across social media timelines and mentions. When the Liberty drafted her No. 6 overall in

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2021 Sep, 22