The New York Times – Sports:
“It’s the same thing that goes wrong if you’re going to ask actors to play in the N.B.A. or the N.F.L.,” Bill Simmons says. “It’s a little unrealistic.”
Category: Athletics and Sports
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M.L.B. Signs Deal With Operator of NFT Fantasy Game
The New York Times – Sports:
In the game by Sorare, a start-up valued at $4.3 billion, players can collect tokens that represent pro athletes. The league and Sorare will share revenue from the sale of the tokens.
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Seeking Another Reset, the N.C.A.A. Returns to the ‘Help Wanted’ Route
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. is looking for a new president. Private jet notwithstanding, it’s not all that great of a gig.
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A Gymnast’s Death Was Supposed to Be a Wake-Up Call. What Took So Long?
The New York Times – Sports:
Christy Henrich’s struggle with eating disorders launched a reckoning in sports, but progress has been slow.
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Bad Behavior Drove a Referee Shortage. Covid Made It Worse.
The New York Times – Sports:
For years, unruly parents have turned youth sporting events into a toxic environment. The cancellation of games and entire seasons over the last two years hastened an exodus of referees.
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Nashville Stars Honor Baseball’s Past by Focusing on the Future
The New York Times – Sports:
Named after a team from the Negro leagues, the Nashville Stars give young players, Black and white, passion and purpose in the game.
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Honoring the Past by Focusing on the Future
The New York Times – Sports:
Named after a team from the Negro leagues, the Nashville Stars give young players, Black and white, passion and purpose in the game.
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The Boston Marathon Has Barred Runners from Russia and Belarus
The New York Times – Sports:
The marathon, one of the world’s top distance races, joins a long list of events from the sports world and beyond that have excluded Russians because of their country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Peter Foley, the Snowboarding Coach, Faces New Misconduct Accusations
The New York Times – Sports:
Peter Foley, already accused of coercing athletes into posing for nude photos, now faces scrutiny from more women. He has been relieved of his duties as a U.S. Olympic coach.