The New York Times – Sports:
A sports book inside the Washington Commanders’ stadium is the first of its kind in the N.F.L. and a symbol of the league’s wholehearted — and profitable — embrace of gambling.
Author: Jenny Vrentas
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11 Things You Forgot About the 2023 N.F.L. Season
The New York Times – Sports:
After a busy off-season, Damar Hamlin is back, Odell Beckham Jr. is a Raven, Sean Payton leads the Broncos, and 10 players are out because of gambling violations.
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England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines
The New York Times – Sports:
For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.
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Australia Loved the Matildas. Will It Continue to Love Women’s Sports?
The New York Times – Sports:
Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s sports will last.
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Kerr Scored. The Crowd Roared. But England Wasn’t Done.
The New York Times – Sports:
England advanced to its first World Cup final by leaning on the experience and the resilience of a champion.
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England, Bruised but Unbowed, Reaches World Cup Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Lionesses, champions of Europe, rallied past Colombia but now face yet another hurdle: a semifinal with host Australia on Wednesday.
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N.F.L. Increases Penalties for Sexual Misconduct in Light of Deshaun Watson Case
The New York Times – Sports:
The league can more strictly penalize players for sexual assault involving coercion or threats, and its discipline can take into account patterns of conduct, after a judge who oversaw Watson’s hearing cited the policy’s limits.
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After a Mental Health Break, Caeleb Dressel Returns to the Pool
The New York Times – Sports:
Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic champion, swam in the nationals after taking a break for mental health reasons. He didn’t win, but he loved everything about being back, even the chlorine.
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Ravens and Lamar Jackson Agree to 5-Year Contract Extension
The New York Times – Sports:
Talks between the team and its star quarterback had stalled last month, with Jackson at one point announcing he had requested a trade. Instead, he is set to remain in Baltimore for the near future.