The New York Times – Sports:
Deep runs in the competition are rare for clubs from outside Major League Soccer. But Sacramento already knocked off three M.L.S. teams, and Orlando City looms on Wednesday.
Author: Victor Mather
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A Surprising Year Could Culminate in a Surprising U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Two unseeded players won in a big U.S. Open warm-up tournament, another unexpected result in an odd tennis season.
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Liberty Guard Sabrina Ionescu’s Historic WNBA Season, By the Numbers
The New York Times – Sports:
Ionescu, the All-Star Liberty guard, had a historic season in her third year that helped propel her team to the playoffs.
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The N.B.A. won’t schedule games on Election Day in November, in hopes of encouraging voting.
The New York Times – Sports:
More than a dozen N.B.A. arenas were used as voting sites for the 2020 election.
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What to Know About the WNBA Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
The Chicago Sky will try to defend their championship, but Las Vegas and Connecticut are threats. So is Seattle, with the retiring Sue Bird.
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Home Run Cycle for Chandler Redmond of Springfield Cardinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Chandler Redmond became just the second professional player to collect home runs of every variety in one game: solo, two-run, three-run and grand slam.
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Mets Overtake Yankees as New York’s Top Team
The New York Times – Sports:
A run of 14 wins in 16 games has catapulted the Mets past the Yankees. With the second-best record in the majors and a big division lead, things are looking good.