The New York Times – Sports:
After attending an on-field celebration of the 1980 Phillies, Rose refused to answer questions about allegations from a 2017 lawsuit. “It was 55 years ago, babe.”
Author: Victor Mather
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Angels Hit Seven Home Runs But Still Lose to Oakland
The New York Times – Sports:
Los Angeles went deep seven times on Thursday — with Shohei Ohtani hitting two — but managed to lose anyway. For better or worse, that is the Angels’ way.
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Paul Goldschmidt Is Thriving for St. Louis Cardinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Goldschmidt, the red-hot first baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals, is having a career year at 34.
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Premier League Players Will No Longer Take a Knee Before Every Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The gesture, begun by players in 2020 as part of an effort to highlight racism, will continue but now only before certain matches.
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An Amazing World Record Runs Into a Question: Was It Too Amazing?
The New York Times – Sports:
After Tobi Amusan of Nigeria smashed a hurdles record at the world championships, the former gold medalist Michael Johnson raised doubts about the race’s unusually fast times.
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Jonas Vingegaard All but Clinches Tour de France With Win in Pyrenees
The New York Times – Sports:
A Danish rider looking to defend his lead instead widens it, effectively finishing off his biggest rival with only days to go.
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An Unmotivated Magnus Carlsen Will Give Up World Chess Title
The New York Times – Sports:
“I don’t have any inclination to play,” the reigning world champion said in announcing he would not defend his crown next year.
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Pogacar Attacks Tour Leader on Iconic Climb, to No Avail
The New York Times – Sports:
The picturesque switchbacks and enthusiastic crowds on the ride to Alpe d’Huez make it the most famous climb in cycling.
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Jonas Vingegaard Grabs Tour de France Lead From Tadej Pogacar
The New York Times – Sports:
A daring attack near the end of a punishing stage put a Danish rider in the yellow jersey, left Tadej Pogacar in his wake and upended the standings.