Sports
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Abuse and Racism Accusations Bring ‘#MeToo Moment’ to Northwestern
In lawsuits, former athletes accuse the sports program of having a pervasive culture of hazing and sexual abuse, and two…
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Brian Harman Romps to British Open Victory at Royal Liverpool
Harman, a 36-year-old American, came close to winning the 2017 U.S. Open, but his triumph on Sunday gave him his…
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Wales Has a Prince, But It Has Never Hosted a British Open
The Open is being played for the 151st time, this time at Royal Liverpool in England. It has never once…
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At the British Open, a Mom’s Influence Looms Large for Many Golfers
Golf has long had a tradition of fathers and sons, but when the British Open was last held at Royal…
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Phillies Starter Goes the Distance in 124-Pitch No-Hitter
Michael Lorenzen dominated Washington in his second start for Philadelphia after being acquired at the trading deadline.
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Hoping to Stay in the Shohei Ohtani Business
The day after slugging his 40th home run of the season — and leaving his pitching duties early because of…
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Not All Tennis Balls Are Equal
In tournaments, the old balls are swapped for new ones after several games. Those livelier new ones can change a…
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In Tennis, It’s the Haves and the Have-Nots
Higher-ranked players tend to get the perks, like the better practice courts. The lower-ranked must make do.
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Jessica Pegula Is Learning to Use Her Claws
She is the top female American tennis player and knows that she has to be more aggressive to win more.
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In Wheelchair Football, Camaraderie Comes With Metal-on-Metal Contact
Dawson Broad had been the starting quarterback for his suburban Buffalo high school, but he hadn’t played any sports since…
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