The New York Times – Sports:
Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball star, is in town for the N.B.A. draft. At more than seven feet tall, he’s hard to miss.
Category: Baseball
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Memorial Honors Roger Craig Whose Baseball Career Spanned Generations
The New York Times – Sports:
At a memorial service for Roger Craig, a writer recalls time spent with a player, coach and manager who connected generations of baseball history.
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How MLB’s Ban on the Shift Is Improving Outfield Grass
The New York Times – Sports:
In an era of expertly manicured fields and shared knowledge among groundskeepers, crews have an unexpected tool in their arsenal: the ban on infield shifts.
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St. Louis Cardinals Hope to Save Season as Underdogs
The New York Times – Sports:
St. Louis, a perennial playoff contender, is having its worst season in decades, forcing it into an unfamiliar position: underdogs.
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Men’s College World Series: Future Pros and Plenty of Contenders
The New York Times – Sports:
Wake Forest has had the best pitching this baseball season, led by Rhett Lowder. But there are several fellow M.L.B. prospects in the championship field.
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Brandon Nimmo and Mets Get Walk-Off Win Over Yankees
The New York Times – Sports:
Brandon Nimmo’s single in the 10th gave the struggling Mets a thrilling victory over the Yankees. It also gave his team a rare chance to relax.
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How Evan Phillips Became a Star Closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers
The New York Times – Sports:
Evan Phillips doesn’t have the name recognition of some other closers, but his devastating sweeper is a secret weapon for the Los Angeles Dodgers.