The New York Times – Sports:
Three months of athletic brilliance have offered reminders that the soulful, spiritual aspect of games has elevated them to something like a modern religious experience.
Category: Athletics and Sports
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Netflix Shuns Live Sports but Embraces Sports Documentaries
The New York Times – Sports:
Unlike many of its rivals, Netflix has not pursued showing live games. Instead, it has invested in series on professional auto racing, tennis and now golf.
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NBA Trade Deadline 2023: Suns Get Durant as Power Shifts to the West
The New York Times – Sports:
No move was bigger than Phoenix Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant. But the Lakers and Mavericks look stronger after deals of their own.
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Patrick Mahomes Is Not a Kid Anymore. (He Just Plays Like One.)
The New York Times – Sports:
Mahomes, known for his sense of fun and improvisation on the field, has become a kind of elder statesman, settled in his family life, his business endeavors and his community.
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Rutgers Men’s Basketball Turns the Garden Red for One Day
The New York Times – Sports:
Rutgers beat Michigan State at Madison Square Garden, which had the feel of a home game for the improving Scarlet Knights.
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Amateurs Flocked to Pickleball. But Will They Watch the Pros?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pickleball had no problem attracting millions of amateur players. Now, as the sport looks to grow at the professional level, it must convince spectators that the game is as fun to watch as it is to play.
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Excitement for the Eagles With a Side of Impending Doom: It’s a Philly Thing
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia fans are hoping the city’s inglorious sporting history won’t haunt them when the Eagles meet Kansas City in the Super Bowl.
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Damian Lillard Has Stuck With Portland for 11 Years. What Kind of Star Does That?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Trail Blazers point guard has prized loyalty over easier paths to winning. And that’s what makes him great.