The New York Times – Sports:
Kyrgios, the temperamental star who was a finalist at Wimbledon last year, had battled soreness in his left knee but was hoping to play.
Author: Matthew Futterman
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Nick Kyrgios Is Coming For Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
On the eve of the Australian Open, the electric, sometimes eccentric tennis star, has become the sport’s biggest draw but also its riskiest pitchman.
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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From the Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, was once widely considered the world’s top hardcourt player, but she has struggled to regain her form after injuries and time away from tennis.
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The Best Runs You Took in 2022
The New York Times – Sports:
Your most memorable runs of the year included finally hitting the pavement after having a baby, healing from grief, committing to love and committing to your very first run.
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Will This Device Protect Athletes’ Brains, or Only Make Them Think It Does?
The New York Times – Sports:
More and more pro and college athletes are trying on the Q-Collar as they search for something, anything, that might keep their brains safe. But does it work?
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An Olympic Champion Hopes Runners Learn From His Experience With Head Injuries
The New York Times – Sports:
Head and neck injuries are rare in track and field, but coaches and professional runners are starting to pay more attention to their effects and how to prevent them.
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A Horrific Crash. A Mangled Leg. A Crazy Fast Comeback.
The New York Times – Sports:
The American ski racer Nina O’Brien’s notorious crash and fractured leg shook the Olympic skiing competition. Nine months later, she is racing again.
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Jessie Diggins Is Ready to Break New Ground. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:
As Diggins, an Olympic and overall world champion, begins a new season, she is eyeing the next opportunity to make a major statement. Cue the inaugural women’s 50-kilometer races.
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Down and Out When 2022 Began, Novak Djokovic Is On Top Again. Kind Of.
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic, the Serbian star, missed long stretches of the season because he refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. After winning the ATP Finals, is he the king of tennis again? Maybe.