The New York Times – Sports:
Adam Jones and Chris Henry were once N.F.L. poster athletes for misdeeds. Raising Henry’s children alongside his own, Jones is hoping to help them all avoid the same mistakes.
Author: Jonathan Abrams
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Ron Necciai, Who Struck Out 27, Is Still a Little Bit Famous
The New York Times – Sports:
Ron Necciai whiffed a whole game’s worth of hitters, then disappeared from the sport. Our writer’s connection to him goes back to his childhood.
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Vanessa Bryant Is Suing L.A. County Over Kobe Bryant Crash Photos: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryant, whose husband and daughter died in a 2020 helicopter crash, said county employees shared photos of human remains from the crash, causing her emotional distress.
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Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters
The New York Times – Sports:
When getting hired as a Black coach seemed “far-fetched,” as one coach said, Russell showed that it could be done — and that it could lead to championships.
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He Saw. He Believed. Now He Can Be an N.B.A. Star.
The New York Times – Sports:
The former Duke center Mark Williams is expected to be picked at the N.B.A. draft this week. He’s quickly learning what going pro really means.
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Brittney Griner’s Team Meets With U.S. State Department Over Her Detainment
The New York Times – Sports:
Members of the Phoenix Mercury were encouraged to continue their public campaign for the W.N.B.A. star’s release from Russia, where the U.S. government has said she has been “wrongfully detained.”
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One Final Look at a Nets Season That Fell Short
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets built a superteam to win a championship. They did not make it out of the playoffs’ first round.
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How it Feels to Watch Ja Morant Fly: ‘A Magician Up There’
The New York Times – Sports:
An aerial artist. A skateboarder. A BMX rider. A skydiving instructor. They all see parallels between what they do and what Morant does when he dunks in the N.B.A.