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With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series
The franchise started in 1969, just another expansion team in funny uniforms that lost 110 games. Five decades passed, with…
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An Amazing World Record Runs Into a Question: Was It Too Amazing?
Tobi Amusan of Nigeria set a world record in the women’s 100-meter hurdles on Sunday at the world track and…
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Wins the 5,000 Meters at the World Championships
In recent years, Jakob Ingebrigtsen has collected a small constellation of tattoos on his arms and legs. A crescent moon…
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Sydney McLaughlin Broke Her Own World Record. Again.
There was a time, not so long ago, when Sydney McLaughlin was challenged whenever she planted herself in the starting…
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In Oregon, Adidas and Puma Take Over University Frats for World Championships
The fraternity brothers of Sigma Chi had company this spring. A construction crew would arrive for work each day with…
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An Unmotivated Magnus Carlsen Will Give Up World Chess Title
Magnus Carlsen is the world chess champion, and by acclamation one of the very best players in history. But on…
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World Track and Field Championships: Updates and Results
Galen Rupp is the greatest American distance runner of the 21st century. Galen Rupp is a mystery: media-shy, and once…
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