The New York Times – Sports:
Sepak takraw, sometimes called “kick volleyball,” is enormously popular in swaths of Southeast Asia. An unlikely advocate of the sport has built a takraw dynasty in the United States.
Author: David Gardner
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NBA Draft Preview: 5 Players to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
Wembanyama, the French star, is expected to be the top pick. But prospects like Anthony Black of Arkansas and Iowa’s Kris Murray can help teams, too.
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Top N.B.A. Prospects Skip College, but Not Stardom
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A.’s biggest stars often make their names during the N.C.A.A. tournament. But this year’s top draft picks may be players who found the spotlight elsewhere.
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A Race Up the World’s Tallest Mountains, and for Gender Equality
The New York Times – Sports:
Kristin Harila, a novice explorer, is looking to summit the world’s highest peaks in less than 6 months. Paperwork got in the way in her first attempt.
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John Jaso Gave Up Baseball to Enjoy Life on a Boat
The New York Times – Travel:
John Jaso walked away from Major League Baseball at 34, potentially leaving millions of dollars on the table. The sea was calling.
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Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren Discusses Lost Rookie NBA Season
The New York Times – Sports:
“I could let this be a blessing or a curse, you know?” Holmgren said. “So I got to figure out how to turn it into a blessing, how to make the most out of it.”
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‘Jersey Is Taking Over’: N.J. Hoopers Outshine the Shadow of New York
The New York Times – Sports:
Far more N.B.A. players have come from New York than its neighbor state. But a wave of rising stars in boys’ basketball can shift the trend.