The New York Times – Sports:
Teammates. Competitors. Victims of his memes. They each have a story about James’s road to breaking the N.B.A. career scoring record.
Category: Coaches and Managers
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A Milestone for Black N.F.L. Hires, but Not on the Sidelines
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Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying leadership even as the league struggles to improve head coaching searches.
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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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Why Coaching From the Stands in Tennis Can Feel Like ‘Cheating’
The New York Times – Sports:
In-match coaching has always happened on the sly, but this year is the first time the Australian Open has allowed players to be coached from the stands.
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Manhattan College Plans a Basketball Revival. But First, Some Chaos.
The New York Times – Sports:
Envisioning bigger things for the team and school enrollment, the Jaspers fired their men’s coach less than two weeks before the start of the season. Their best player transferred because of it.
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Giants Defense Thrives on Blunt Feedback. And Sneaker Talk.
The New York Times – Sports:
Don “Wink” Martindale’s frank honesty and aggressive play calling have turned around the Giants’ defense. Players say their bond with the assistant coach has helped, too.
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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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Men’s College Basketball Has Some Balance As Blue Bloods Struggle
The New York Times – Sports:
The Big 12 is loaded, North Carolina and Kentucky are unranked, and Georgetown is still looking to win a Big East game. Here are some themes to keep in mind as the men’s college basketball season heats up.