The New York Times – Sports:
Advocates said the battle was also about a broader cultural acceptance of Black hair.
Category: Olympic Games (2020)
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In Track and Field, Money Flows to the Flashy and Stylish
The New York Times – Sports:
Winning is important when it comes to making a living in the sport. But so is finishing in style.
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‘Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story’ Review: Surviving the Grind
The New York Times – Film:
In this documentary, a professional skateboarder turns down the Olympics for the chance to live openly.
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Noah Lyles Is Ready for His Moment This Time
The New York Times – Sports:
At heart, Noah Lyles is a performer. A performer who needs an audience. His 200-meter showdown with Erriyon Knighton will deliver one.
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With a Full Stadium, a Star Sprinter is Ready to Perform.
The New York Times – Sports:
At heart, Noah Lyles is a performer. A performer who needs an audience.
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Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin are Ready for Their Rematch
The New York Times – Sports:
Karsten Warholm, the Norwegian reigning world champion and gold medalist in the 400-meter hurdles has a budding rivalry with the American Rai Benjamin. It’s just what track and field needs.
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Yaroslava Mahuchikh High Jumps for Ukraine But Can’t Go Back
The New York Times – Sports:
An Olympic medalist high jumper from Ukraine, fearful of returning home because of the war, arrives at the world championships with a heavy heart — and expectations to win.
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Does Not Plan on Losing at the World Championships
The New York Times – Sports:
The Kardashians of Norway are middle-distance runners who have competed on the global stage. But it’s Jakob, 21, who transformed from onetime prodigy to generational talent.
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Why Is Ariarne Titmus Not Swimming at the Worlds?
The New York Times – Sports:
Ariarne Titmus of Australia has a perfectly good reason for missing a renewal of her rivalry with Katie Ledecky at the world championships: She didn’t feel like going.