The New York Times – Sports:
Superstar players have chosen the oft-overlooked team, whose deep-pocketed owner is betting big — with his own money — that fans will choose it, too.
Category: Stadiums and Arenas
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Century-Old Letters Add New Twist to Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry
The New York Times – Sports:
Fans have long wondered whether Michigan’s famed coach, Fielding Yost, had a hand in derailing Ohio State’s 1922 season. Newly uncovered correspondence shows exactly how he did it.
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As Paris Olympics Promise New Ambition, Old Anxieties Intensify
The New York Times – Sports:
Trying not to gloat, organizers of the 2024 Summer Games begin showing off the spectacle of the city while concerns about security and strikes mount.
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How Arsenal Found Its Voice
The New York Times – Sports:
Long ridiculed for having a library-like atmosphere at its games, Arsenal listened to its fans, embraced a nascent ultra group and let its loudest supporters set the tone.
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Deadly Soccer Clash in Indonesia Puts Police Tactics, and Impunity, in Spotlight
The New York Times – Sports:
Experts say officers are almost never held accountable for their actions. And in a huge police budget, millions are spent on tear gas, batons and other devices deployed during protests.
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Riots at Indonesian Soccer Match Leave Several Fans Dead
The New York Times – Sports:
After the home team lost, fans rushed the field and were confronted by security officers, who used tear gas that left many struggling to breathe.
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The Packers’ Shareholders Meeting Is a Window Into NFL Finances.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Green Bay Packers are the only N.F.L. team whose fans can buy an ownership stake. Their annual shareholders meeting is part pep rally, part window into the league’s finances.