The New York Times – Sports:
Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira to regain the 185-pound championship belt, winning a rematch of a bout he had lost in November amid a time of star turnover in the sport.
Author: Emmanuel Morgan
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Adesanya Wants His U.F.C. Belt Back. Pereira Wants to End Their Rivalry.
The New York Times – Sports:
Israel Adesanya was knocked out by Alex Pereira at Madison Square Garden in a surprise. They fight again on Saturday for the U.F.C.’s 185-pound title.
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In Jon Jones’s Triumphant Return, a Champion Watched From Afar
The New York Times – Sports:
After three years off, Jones won the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s heavyweight title. But it was against Ciryl Gane, not Francis Ngannou, who had held the title before parting ways with the U.F.C.
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With Another Super Bowl Comeback, Patrick Mahomes Brightens N.F.L.’s Future
The New York Times – Sports:
Capping a season plagued by shocking injuries and turnover among football’s most recognizable names, Mahomes, the Kansas City quarterback, dazzled in a Super Bowl win over Philadelphia.
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Jason and Travis Kelce Make Super Bowl History
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City’s Travis Kelce has built a case as the best tight end ever, while his older brother Jason ranks as one of the league’s premier linemen. One of them will win their second Super Bowl.
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A Milestone for Black N.F.L. Hires, but Not on the Sidelines
The New York Times – Sports:
Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying leadership even as the league struggles to improve head coaching searches.
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Tom Brady Says He’s Retiring, for Good This Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Brady, whose career spanned 23 seasons and seven Super Bowl wins, announced his retirement in a social media post.
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Eagles Return to Super Bowl as 49ers Break Down
The New York Times – Sports:
Five years after winning it all, Philadelphia beat San Francisco, 31-7, to claim the N.F.C. championship.