The New York Times – Sports:
The Championships Artist Program has been chronicling the tournament in sculpture, paintings and other mediums for nearly 20 years.
Category: England
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Wimbledon Boycott in 1973 Changed the Tennis World
The New York Times – Sports:
The walkout was the result of the tennis federation banning Nikola Pilic, an instance of player unity that is still felt today.
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Paxton Whitehead, Actor Who Found Humor in the Stodgy, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Film:
An Englishman with a deep, cultured voice, he played uptight snobs in films like “Back to School” and on shows like “Friends” and “Mad About You.”
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Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Smith Don’t Know What’s Next After The LIV-PGA Tour Merger
The New York Times – Sports:
“I just don’t know what’s going on,” Fitzpatrick, the reigning U.S. Open champion, said Monday of the PGA Tour’s merger with LIV Golf. “I don’t think anyone knows what’s going on.”
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James Acaster’s ‘Party Gator Purgatory’ Was Decades in the Making
The New York Times – Music:
As a child, music was the British comedian’s first obsession. Decades later, his first record tells the story of a toy alligator.
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Eurovision 2023: How to Watch and What to Know
The New York Times – Music:
The international song contest — which has helped launch acts like ABBA and Maneskin — takes place in England this year. Here’s what to expect from this edition.
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King Charles’s Coronation Memorabilia: Merch Fit for a King
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Products commemorating the coronation of King Charles III range from the usual (ceramics) to the unconventional (cereal boxes).
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A 50-Mile Race, a Quick Car Ride and a Scandal at the Finish Line
The New York Times – Sports:
An ultramarathoner was disqualified after covering part of a course in a friend’s car. She said it was a “miscommunication.” A rival had a different word: cheating.
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James Bowman, Who Helped Resurrect the Countertenor, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
He took up the repertory for the highest male voice at a time when few were performing it. He was particularly known for two roles in Britten operas.