The New York Times – Sports:
It has been six years since baseball’s superstars faced off in the sport’s version of a World Cup. The U.S., Japan, the Dominican Republic and others are top contenders.
Author: Victor Mather
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Georgia’s Jalen Carter Accused in Car Crash That Killed Two People
The New York Times – Sports:
Arrest warrants were issued for Carter, projected as a top-5 pick in the N.F.L. draft, after police said he had been involved in a crash that killed a Georgia teammate and a team staffer.
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Antoine Davis May Break Pete Maravich’s NCAA Scoring Record
The New York Times – Sports:
Pete Maravich’s career mark has stood for more than 50 years, but the pandemic and the 3-pointer have Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis 26 points away from taking the crown.
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Damian Lillard Scores 71 Points in Trail Blazers Win Over Rockets
The New York Times – Sports:
“Was I supposed to be overly excited?” the Blazers All-Star said Sunday night. He was not the first to score 71 in a game this season, and he may not be the last.
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M.L.S. Preview: St. Louis S.C., Apple TV and More
The New York Times – Sports:
St. Louis City S.C. will hit the field as the league’s 29th franchise, but to watch it, and every other team, fans will have to get to know Apple TV.
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Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Gold at the World Championships
The New York Times – Sports:
Shiffrin’s seventh gold medal at the Alpine world skiing championships on Thursday eases the sting of a disappointing Olympics.
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Did a Referee’s Call Unfairly Cost the Eagles a Super Bowl Win?
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia cornerback James Bradberry admitted he tugged on the jersey of a Kansas City receiver. But was it really a penalty? The answer depends largely on what colors you wear.
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Fans at the Super Bowl Won’t Have to Go Far to Place a Bet
The New York Times – Sports:
Legal betting on the Super Bowl will be available at the game for the first time.
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Tom Brady: Answering the Questions You Didn’t Know You Had
The New York Times – Sports:
All about Super Bowls, crypto, deflated footballs and Gisele Bündchen. And 23 seasons piling up the stats.