Gwen Peterson, who has Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is one of the many advocates who view the league’s new event as a chance to raise awareness and funding.
Tokyo Olympics: Athletes to Watch This Summer
Looking for some names to root for? Start here.
Lost Lead Reminds Mavericks Fans of 2006 Collapse
Fifteen years ago, the Mavericks lost the N.B.A. finals after winning the first two games of the series. Now they have blown a 2-0 lead over the Clippers.
‘For My People’: A Transgender Woman Pursues an Olympic Dream
CeCe Telfer, the first openly transgender woman to win an N.C.A.A. title, is aiming to qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials in the 400-meter hurdles. Her biggest obstacle, for now, is a lack of training facilities.
Serena Williams Wins in the First Round at the French Open
Playing in a night session in Paris, Williams defeated Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets in a brisk match that moved her along to the second round, again.
Assessing Osaka’s Sad Departure From the French Open
Naomi Osaka, a superstar in the sport, pulled out of the French Open after she was fined for skipping a news conference. Did it have to end this way?
2021 French Open: What to Watch on Tuesday
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty start their French Open campaigns on the final day of first-round matches.
The Tampa Bay Rays Are Larger Than They Appear
Tampa Bay’s unassuming roster continues to confound. After beating the Yankees on Monday, they have won 16 of 17 games.
Naomi Osaka Quits the French Open After News Conference Dispute
The four-time Grand Slam tournament winner wrote on Instagram that she had suffered from bouts of depression since 2018 and will “take some time” away from the tennis court.
Naomi Osaka Quits the French Open After News Conference Dispute
The four-time Grand Slam tournament winner wrote on Instagram that she had suffered from bouts of depression since 2018 and will “take some time” away from the tennis court.