The New York Times – Sports:
Stolz, the 18-year-old from Wisconsin, won three gold medals at the speedskating world championships, finishing his turns in a way that seemed like something out of a storybook.
Author: Kevin Draper
-
America’s Next Great Speedskater Is Coming for the Dutch
The New York Times – Sports:
Jordan Stolz, who at 18 is drawing comparisons to the Olympic champion Eric Heiden, will contend for gold medals at the world championships this weekend in the Netherlands.
-
The Fury-Paul Fight: YouTube Boxing Meets Saudi Money
The New York Times – Sports:
Tommy Fury and Jake Paul have been trading verbal jabs for months. After being postponed twice, their fight on Sunday is being staged in Saudi Arabia, and ESPN is streaming it.
-
The Cycling Champion Who Doesn’t Have to Win to Be Satisfied
The New York Times – Sports:
Ashton Lambie set a world record in individual pursuit 16 months ago. Winning was great, he said, but now he just wants to explore.
-
A Missed $140 Million Payment Sends Sports TV Negotiations Into Overdrive
The New York Times – Sports:
The owners of the regional television channels branded as Bally Sports have nearly $9 billion in debt and owe hefty rights fees to M.L.B., N.B.A. and N.H.L. teams. Now, they’re all on the clock to find a solution.
-
How Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Replace Tom Brady?
The New York Times – Sports:
Brady claims he is done for good, but it is unclear what that will mean for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Fox broadcast booth and other interested parties.
-
After an Emotional Week, N.F.L. Players Return to the Field
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City will play against the Raiders on Saturday in Las Vegas in the first N.F.L. game since Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday night. The mood is likely to be subdued, at least at first.