The New York Times – Sports:
The surprising Kings are pushing Golden State in their first-round N.B.A. playoff matchup. Sacramento fans have waited a long time for a team that matched their fervor.
Author: Kurt Streeter
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A Growing W.N.B.A. Still Boxes Out Some Personalities
The New York Times – Sports:
Ahead of the W.N.B.A. draft, women’s basketball remains troubled by racial disparities in how its stars are showcased.
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Women’s Sports Are Raking in Investments. The Final Four Shows Why.
The New York Times – Sports:
With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.
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Mississippi’s Season is Done. Coach Yo Says the Rebels are Just Warming Up.
The New York Times – Sports:
Yolett McPhee-McCuin, buoyed by her confidence, represents a new wave of coaching in women’s college basketball. “We’re gliding now,” she said of her Rebels.
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Countdown to Change in Women’s College Basketball: One Mississippi …
The New York Times – Sports:
Eighth-seeded Ole Miss’s upset win over Stanford, a No. 1 seed, may signal a new era of competitive parity in the game.
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Ja Morant’s Impact Can Be Bigger Than Basketball
The New York Times – Sports:
The high-flying Memphis Grizzlies star has excited N.B.A. audiences with his play. But accusations of violent behavior have troubled the communities that need him most.
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Televised Slap Fighting? What Are We Becoming?
The New York Times – Sports:
Slap fighting competitions have drawn the support of Dana White and Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with national TV audiences. But, our columnist writes, the so-called sport is indefensible.
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In Troubled Times, the Sports World Offers a Necessary Salve
The New York Times – Sports:
Three months of athletic brilliance have offered reminders that the soulful, spiritual aspect of games has elevated them to something like a modern religious experience.
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A Skeptic in Football Paradise
The New York Times – Sports:
The festivities leading up to the Super Bowl are full of fun and feel-good stories. But they obscure the harsh reality of the N.F.L.’s dangerous game.