The New York Times – Sports:
A renowned orthopedic surgeon, he developed innovative techniques for alpine Olympians. He also treated soccer, tennis and baseball stars.
Category: Athletics and Sports
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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.
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After an Emotional Week, N.F.L. Players Return to the Field
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City will play against the Raiders on Saturday in Las Vegas in the first N.F.L. game since Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday night. The mood is likely to be subdued, at least at first.