The New York Times – Sports:
As our Sports of The Times columnist moves to a new assignment, he reflects on a recurring theme from his tenure: the rise of female athletes.
Author: Kurt Streeter
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At the U.S. Open, Coco Gauff and Company Stake Their Claim
The New York Times – Sports:
Last year’s U.S. Open focused on goodbyes. This year, Gauff, the new singles champion, along with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz, burst through the front door with plans to stay.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Other Top Tennis Pros Rely On Drop Shots
The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Alcaraz is among the ranked players on the men’s and women’s tours who have increasingly dared to use the drop shot on crucial points.
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The Tennis Education of Ben Shelton
The New York Times – Sports:
The late-blooming 20-year-old is a rising star thanks to a blistering serve that he is learning to balance with the rest of his game.
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In Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Has a Much-Needed Gift: A Rival
The New York Times – Sports:
The budding rivalry between the two top-ranked players has added an unexpected thrill to the final act of Djokovic’s career, our columnist writes.
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How the Drama of “The Blind Side” Helped Sports Fans Look Past Questions
The New York Times – Film:
“The Blind Side” played on sports fans’ penchant for too-tidy narratives, our columnist writes. A legal battle between the N.F.L. player and the family depicted in the film seeks to answer questions the dramatization looked past.
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How the Drama of ‘The Blind Side’ Helped Sports Fans Look Past Questions
The New York Times – Sports:
“The Blind Side” played on sports fans’ penchant for too-tidy narratives, our columnist writes. A legal battle between the N.F.L. player and the family depicted in the film seeks to answer questions the dramatization looked past.