The New York Times – Sports:
Los Angeles went deep seven times on Thursday — with Shohei Ohtani hitting two — but managed to lose anyway. For better or worse, that is the Angels’ way.
Category: Records and Achievements
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Records Fell at the Track Worlds. A Trend? Not So Fast.
The New York Times – Sports:
Some have referred to this era as a golden age of better and better times. But a deeper look at the data shows the simple shorthand conclusion is incomplete.
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Are Runners Getting Faster, Faster?
The New York Times – Sports:
Some have referred to this period as a golden age of people running fast. But a deeper look at the data shows that the simple shorthand conclusion that everybody is getting faster is incomplete.
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An Amazing World Record Runs Into a Question: Was It Too Amazing?
The New York Times – Sports:
After Tobi Amusan of Nigeria smashed a hurdles record at the world championships, the former gold medalist Michael Johnson raised doubts about the race’s unusually fast times.
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What Happens When a Rock Star Proposes Onstage?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Olivia Jean married the celebrated musician Jack White mid-performance, but she has a plan all her own.
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The Eliud Kipchoge Ripple Effect: Sub-7 and Sub-8-Hour Triathlons
The New York Times – Sports:
Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon in 2019 inspired efforts to reach previously unimaginable times for men and women in the triathlon.
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At the French Open, Novak Djokovic Again Aims for His 21st Slam Win
The New York Times – Sports:
The world No. 1 seemed poised to set the men’s record for major titles. Now, after a crushing loss and a vaccine controversy, Djokovic looks to get back on course at the French Open.
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Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Aims for Another Perfect Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The Japanese phenom is expected to start Sunday, with a streak of 52 consecutive retired batters on the line.
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Central Park Has a New “Fastest Known Time”
The New York Times – Sports:
Oz Pearlman, better known as Oz the Mentalist, ran 19 loops of Central Park — 116 miles — in a single day.