The New York Times – Sports:
Scott Vermillion, a former college star who played four seasons in M.L.S., died in 2020. He is the first American professional soccer player with a public case of C.T.E.
Author: Andrew Keh
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Figure Skating Will Raise Age Limit to 17
The New York Times – Sports:
The minimum age for elite skaters will be phased in over three years and be in place in time for the 2026 Olympics.
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US Men’s National Team Draws With Uruguay in a Friendly
The New York Times – Sports:
The young American team came away with a scoreless draw against the 13th-ranked team in the world as it continues to tinker with its roster and tactics ahead of the World Cup.
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For USMNT and Others, World Cup Run Starts With a Sprint
The New York Times – Sports:
The schedule for Qatar is set, but rosters are not. For players in the United States and elsewhere, a few weeks in a camp and a handful of matches could change everything.
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Figure Skating Federation Proposes Raising Age to Compete
The New York Times – Sports:
A medical assessment by the International Skating Union said that elite competition may hurt younger athletes in terms of their “psychological and social development.”
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A Physical Bucks Team Makes the Celtics Suddenly Look Average
The New York Times – Sports:
Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame early struggles to post a triple double against Boston, which had looked impressive in its sweep of the Nets.
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U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Clinches World Cup Berth
The New York Times – Sports:
Five years after a calamitous night cost them a World Cup berth, the United States took the field in Costa Rica and, by merely avoiding a calamitous defeat, earned a place in Qatar.
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U.S. Ties Mexico, Extending World Cup Wait
The New York Times – Sports:
Fine margins are the hallmark of World Cup qualifying. For the Americans, their rivals and a handful of other teams around the world, Thursday was no different.