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Gene Rossides, 92, Dies; Led Columbia to Historic Upset of Army
A star quarterback, he helped snap West Point’s 32-game unbeaten streak in 1947. Instead of the N.F.L., he became a lawyer and served two presidents. More
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Yes, Those Were Sex Dolls Cheering On a South Korean Soccer Team
SEOUL, South Korea — As a handful of the world’s sports leagues inch back to life, they have sought ways to maintain a bit of the old pre-pandemic festivity in stadiums devoid of spectators. One popular choice, from Germany’s top soccer league to professional baseball in Taiwan, has been to replace fans with figures that […] More
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This Is What Watching Sports Looks Like Now
In Germany, soccer returned with games in empty arenas, forcing a nation of fans to cheer their clubs from afar. Can we learn to love this new reality, at least for a while? More
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Phyllis George, Trailblazing Sportscaster, Is Dead at 70
Four years after being crowned Miss America, she became a celebrity, and drew criticism, as a co-host of the CBS show “The NFL Today.” More
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Cody Latimer of Washington Redskins Faces Assault and Weapons Charges
Deputies went to an apartment complex in Colorado early Saturday morning after receiving a report of gunfire inside a unit, officials said. More
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N.F.L. Owners Will Review Incentives to Boost Racial Diversity
The league’s owners will meet virtually on Tuesday and vote on measures which would grant competitive advantages to teams that hire nonwhite coaches and general managers. More
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The Bundesliga Is Back. So Why Isn’t Your League?
The return of matches is not so much proof of German soccer’s greed or its smooth running as it is a testament to a broader political reality. More
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An Ex-Steeler’s Recount of a Hard Hit Triggers Bountygate Comparisons
The steepest of the four fines the former Steelers linebacker James Harrison incurred in 2010 stemmed from a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit he delivered on Cleveland Browns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi, knocking him out with a concussion. The hit went without penalty on the field, but the N.F.L., intent on meting out stiffer discipline for violations of […] More
