The New York Times – Sports:
An increasing number of elite distance runners don’t wear activity tracking or GPS watches. They think they are better athletes because of it.
Author: Scott Cacciola
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Ser-Od Bat-Ochir of Mongolia Returns to the World Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
There is no one else quite like Ser-Od Bat-Ochir. The 41-year-old marathoner has represented Mongolia at every major competition since 2003.
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Long-Distance Runner Alicia Monson Finds Time to Stand Still
The New York Times – Sports:
The American runner enters the preliminaries on Wednesday in the 5,000 meters at the world championships in Budapest amid a remarkable year.
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The Most Impressive World Championship Team Isn’t a Country. It’s a Brand.
The New York Times – Sports:
Three years ago, the high-end sports apparel company On made a pandemic-era gamble by launching a track and field team that will be one of the most visible starting Saturday in Budapest.
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Miami Heat Prove Value of Patience, Even in NBA Finals Defeat
The New York Times – Sports:
There was something novel and fun about the Heat as they pulled off upset after upset as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed.
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Miami Heat Face 3-1 Deficit in NBA Finals After Game 4 Loss to Nuggets
The New York Times – Sports:
Only one team has come back from a 3-1 series deficit in the N.B.A. finals, but the Miami Heat seem confident they can be the second.
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The Miami Heat’s Secret Weapon for a Title? Zone Defense.
The New York Times – Sports:
The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.
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Miami Heat Beat Boston Celtics in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat are just the second eighth seed to reach the N.B.A. championship series. They beat Boston, the No. 2 seed, in the Eastern Conference finals.