The New York Times – Sports:
A decision on which city will host the men’s 2026 World Cup final is expected in the fall. Leaders from the New York area are making their case, with Dallas and Los Angeles also in the running.
Author: Victor Mather
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What to Know About the N.B.A. Draft Lottery
The New York Times – Sports:
A draw on Tuesday in Chicago will determine the order for the first 14 picks in the 2023 draft, which will be held in June.
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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Issued Foul for Shoving Suns Owner Mat Ishbia
The New York Times – Sports:
Nikola Jokic was issued a technical foul, but wasn’t ejected, when he briefly tangled with the owner Mat Ishbia on the sideline.
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A Tennis Match That’s Also a College Program’s Farewell
The New York Times – Sports:
The men’s tennis team at St. Francis of Brooklyn just finished its best season with a trip to the N.C.A.A. tournament. Soon, the college will have no sports programs at all.
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Alabama Fires Baseball Coach After Reports of Suspicious Betting on Team’s Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The university said the coach, Brad Bohannon, was fired for cause but did not provide details.
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Serena Williams Reveals She Is Pregnant At The Met Gala
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams said last year that she was stepping back from competing on the women’s tennis tour because she wanted to grow her family.
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James Harden Scores 45 to Beat the Celtics
The New York Times – Sports:
Asked to shoulder the load, Harden scored 45 points in a playoff game for the first time in eight years.
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Putting the Brutality of a Prize Fight on the Met Opera Stage
The New York Times – Sports:
Terence Blanchard’s “Champion,” about the fighter Emile Griffith, is the rare opera to engage with sports. A boxing consultant helped keep it gritty.
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Jets, Giants Focus on Defense in Round 1 of the N.F.L. Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Though prognosticators guessed that both teams might look for offensive players, the Jets chose an edge rusher from Iowa State and the Giants selected a Maryland cornerback.