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The Nuggets Almost Won a Title in 1976. Denver Can Make History Now.
Eight-year-old L.J. Jones thought his grandfather Ralph Simpson had been keeping a secret from him. So he demanded answers. “Grandpa,…
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Nikola Jokic Has Mastered the Art of Slowness
Providing unhurried but timely play, Jokic, the two-time most valuable player, has the Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the…
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Brittney Griner Returns to the W.N.B.A. With a Weekend of Celebration
Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center, played in her first two official games since was freed from prison. She didn’t win…
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Welcome to the Era of W.N.B.A. Superteams. New Stars Need Not Apply.
The Liberty began their much hyped season as the newest superteam on the block, winning their home opener against the…
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139 Minutes of Hockey, but No Record
Four overtimes tested players and fans alike, but the game was hardly the longest in N.H.L. history.
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Don Denkinger, Umpire Remembered for Botched Call, Dies at 86
His reputation as a longtime major-league umpire was overshadowed by a wrong call he made during the 1985 World Series.
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Help Wanted at Golden State, With the Team on the Brink
Golden State’s stars made several uncharacteristic errors down the stretch against the Lakers in Game 4. The role players haven’t…
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An Ace’s Return Steadies the Ship, Even in a Loss
Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets…
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Has Boston Seen the Last of the Hockey Star Patrice Bergeron?
The Bruins captain is left to ponder his future as his team, which won an N.H.L. record 65 games in…
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Florida Panthers Upset Record-Setting Boston Bruins
The Bruins had won an N.H.L.-best 65 games in the regular season and taken a 3-1 series lead, but the…