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.
Category: Athletics and Sports
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J. Richard Steadman, 85, Dies; Saved Knees of Countless Skiers
The New York Times – Sports:
A renowned orthopedic surgeon, he developed innovative techniques for alpine Olympians. He also treated soccer, tennis and baseball stars.
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The Fierce Life and Sudden Death of Rebecca Lorch
The New York Times – Sports:
Rebecca Lorch found purpose in brutal workouts and competitive weight lifting. In the end, it was not enough.
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‘Game Theory’ Host Bomani Jones Calls an Audible
The New York Times – Sports:
“Game Theory,” his HBO talk show, has pulled off the difficult feat of mixing sports and comedy with a political bite. Now he’s trying to up his game by going unscripted.
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Unwanted Linebacker on T.C.U.’s Unlikely Cast in C.F.P. Title Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Johnny Hodges transferred to Texas Christian from Navy after numerous rejections. On Monday, he’ll play in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Georgia.
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In Damar Hamlin’s Hometown, Anguish Has Turned to ‘Happy Tears’
The New York Times – Sports:
Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills player who went into cardiac arrest in an N.F.L. game last week, is a proud son of McKees Rocks, Pa. The borough loves him back.
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Damar Hamlin and the Existential Crisis of ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’
The New York Times – Sports:
Fans are used to seeing gruesome injuries. But there was no media playbook for what happened to Hamlin.
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Joseph Torg, Doctor Who Fought to Lessen Football Injuries, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
Concerned about spinal-cord damage caused by headfirst strikes with helmets, he became a vocal proponent of rules changes.