The New York Times – Sports:
Bookmakers aren’t yet sold on the teams, despite winning records and solid upsets. Their distrust comes down to close games and weak schedules.
Author: Victor Mather
-
A Boston Marathon Winner Is Disqualified After Positive Drug Test
The New York Times – Sports:
Diana Kipyokei of Kenya, who won the women’s race in October 2021, tested positive for a prohibited steroid that can enhance performance.
-
Raiders Blow Lead Against Chiefs, Falling to 1-4
The New York Times – Sports:
Rewarded for boldness earlier in the game, Las Vegas tried for a go-ahead 2-point conversion rather than a tie. The attempt failed and the team fell to 1-4.
-
Ben Simmons Returns to the Court for the Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
Coach Steve Nash said he saw “glimpses of the potential” in a 6-point, 19-minute effort.
-
Move Over … Everything? Here Comes Major League Pickleball.
The New York Times – Sports:
Professional pickleball is expanding, and it has become a big enough deal that even LeBron James wanted a piece of a team.
-
John Harbaugh Criticized After Ravens Blow Lead Against Bills
The New York Times – Sports:
Coach John Harbaugh’s aggressive call in the final minutes against Buffalo went against conventional wisdom. When it didn’t work, he was left with a loss and some hard questions.
-
Thomas Morstead and Dolphins Survive Butt Punt to Beat Bills
The New York Times – Sports:
The Butt Punt seems destined to join the Butt Fumble in N.F.L. rear-end-related lore.
-
Mets Set Record for Most Hit by Pitches
The New York Times – Sports:
Mets batters have been hit 106 times with 11 games still to play: “It’s like a broken record at this point.”
-
Broncos Coach Nathaniel Hackett: ‘I Would Be Booing Myself’
The New York Times – Sports:
For the second week in a row, Denver fans were left scratching their heads about Nathaniel Hackett’s play-calling and time management.