The New York Times – Sports:
Far more N.B.A. players have come from New York than its neighbor state. But a wave of rising stars in boys’ basketball can shift the trend.
Category: Coaches and Managers
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‘Jersey Is Taking Over’: N.J. Hoopers Outshine the Shadow of New York
The New York Times – Sports:
Far more N.B.A. players have come from New York than its neighbor state. But a wave of rising stars in boys’ basketball can shift the trend.
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Alexander Nikitin, Who Coached a Chess Champion, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
Garry Kasparov was just 10 when Mr. Nikitin took him on as a student. By age 17, with Mr. Nikitin as his coach, he was a grandmaster.
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Buck Showalter and Bob Melvin Face Off in Mets-Padres Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Buck Showalter and Bob Melvin have known one another for nearly 30 years. They face off this week as red-hot managers with more than a few things in common.
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The Phillies Fire Manager Joe Girardi, but Their Flaws Run Deeper
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia’s expensive roster has underperformed — to put it mildly. The team hopes a “different voice” is the answer after dismissing Joe Girardi.
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N.B.A. Finals Preview: Boston Celtics Take On Golden State
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State has been to the finals six times in eight years. But the young stars of the Celtics may finally be ready for their big moment.
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Two Outsiders Get Career Boosts at the French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Léolia Jeanjean and Fernanda Contreras Gomez arrived at Roland Garros relatively late in the game. But their experience helped justify what it took to get here.