The New York Times – Sports:
The court services crews at the All England Club deploy 18 tarps at a time to keep precious grass courts dry. They’re not above fetching a player a banana or a soft drink, either.
Category: Stadiums and Arenas
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Victor Wembanyama Takes the Subway to Yankee Stadium to Throw First Pitch
The New York Times – Sports:
Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball star, is in town for the N.B.A. draft. At more than seven feet tall, he’s hard to miss.
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How MLB’s Ban on the Shift Is Improving Outfield Grass
The New York Times – Sports:
In an era of expertly manicured fields and shared knowledge among groundskeepers, crews have an unexpected tool in their arsenal: the ban on infield shifts.
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Oakland Athletics Close In on Las Vegas Stadium Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
From faking a rainout at a World Series game to a possum in a television booth, the Athletics have rarely been happy at home. Will Las Vegas be the answer?
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North America Got the 2026 World Cup. Now Who Will Get the Final?
The New York Times – Sports:
A decision on which city will host the men’s 2026 World Cup final is expected in the fall. Leaders from the New York area are making their case, with Dallas and Los Angeles also in the running.
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The Land Beneath This Stadium Once Was Theirs. They Want It Back.
The New York Times – Sports:
Dodger Stadium is the home to the seven-time world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. But in the 1950s, the land around it belonged to families who are now seeking reparations for what they lost.
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The Workers Clippers and Lakers
The New York Times – Sports:
Between Thursday and Monday night, Crypto.com Arena will have hosted four N.B.A. games and two in the N.H.L. It was an eventful weekend for the workers who convert the venue from rink to court.
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Dan Snyder Agrees to Sell Washington Commanders for $6 Billion
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. team is on track to be sold to a group led by Josh Harris for a record figure, as investigations into sexual harassment claims and the team’s finances continue.