He coached the Indiana Pacers for 12 seasons and took them to three A.B.A. titles. The governor of Indiana called him “the embodiment of basketball.”
Five Things to Know as M.L.S. Starts Its Season
A new team, a new star, new protocols, new stadiums and maybe a new winner await in a season that finally starts on Friday.
LaMarcus Aldridge Unexpectedly Retires, Citing Heart Issue
Aldridge, who recently joined the Nets, said an irregular heartbeat during a game last week was “one of the scariest things I’ve experienced.”
Teammates in Brooklyn, Rivals in M.L.S.
When Kevin Durant bought a stake in the Philadelphia Union last summer, he became the fourth member of the Nets with an ownership stake in Major League Soccer.
Carlos Rodon Loses Perfect Game in 9th, Gets No-Hitter
The White Sox pitcher hit a batter with two outs to go. The Mets beat the Phillies, the Yankees lost to Toronto and five Astros players were put on the Covid-19 injured list.
5 W.N.B.A. Draft Hopefuls to Watch
A deep run in the N.C.A.A. tournament isn’t required for a basketball player to become a star or make it to the pros. These five women aim to prove it.
New N.C.A.A. Rule Benefits Athletes Who Transfer Colleges
Under a plan tentatively approved Wednesday, Division I players who transfer will not need to sit out a year before they can play.
Madoff Nearly Ruined the Mets. The Team Has Moved On.
The death of the infamous investment banker who was serving a 150-year prison sentence recalls a chapter where a major-market team was forced to scramble to survive.
A Major Change in the Minors: Baseball Moving the Mound Back
As M.L.B. looks to invigorate the game, it will try moving pitchers back by a foot in the independent Atlantic League. The sport has done this dance before.
Bo Bichette’s Big Day Sinks Yankees in Dunedin
Toronto’s shortstop hit two homers, including a walk-off, and stole a base, giving the Blue Jays a series win.