The New York Times – Sports:
A tie at the top of the N.L. East, a three-game series against a key rival and a hurricane causing extreme weather have aligned as the regular season nears its end.
Category: Weather
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Braving the Winds on a Greek Isle
The New York Times – Travel:
‘We had been expecting Tinos’s famous Meltemi, the seasonal and often fierce northern winds that blow through the islands in the summer, to cool us down after a suffocating Roman heat wave. But not this.’
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Climate Change Threatens Summer Stages and Outdoor Performances
The New York Times – Travel:
In the West, wildfires are stopping shows. Extreme heat has led to cancellations in the South. And changing weather patterns are hobbling performances in the Northeast.
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Heat Records Expected to Be Broken on Sunday
The New York Times – Travel:
Temperatures are forecast to remain high through Monday before parts of the country, including the Northeast, begin to cool down on Tuesday, meteorologists said.
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Extreme Weather Challenges Bikepackers on the Tour Divide Race
The New York Times – Sports:
The Tour Divide, a bikepacking race from the Canadian Rockies to the U.S. border with Mexico, has always been a test of fortitude. But extreme weather is making it much more dangerous.
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Circling Sicily on Its Regional Trains
The New York Times – Travel:
A Dutch photographer, documenting the culture of regional train travel, managed to get around the Italian island for less than $100. Here’s what she saw.
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A Rare Rainout Suspends Players Championship With Three Tied for Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
Torrential rains flooded the fairways at T.C.P. Sawgrass, a course that already features multiple water hazards. The tournament won’t end before Monday.
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This State Champion Girls’ Basketball Team Practiced on a Dirt Court
The New York Times – Sports:
A Louisiana high school lost its gym when a hurricane tore through town. Practicing on a dirt court, the girls’ basketball team adopted a defiant motto: No gym, no problem.