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BOSTON — The Golden State Warriors defended their way back into the game in Boston on Wednesday night following a shaky start. They held the Celtics scoreless for a nearly six-minute stretch. They were up 37-33 with five minutes left in a low-scoring first half, winning because of focus and …

The Dallas Stars landed in Helsinki, Finland, a few hours later than expected after a flight delay for the start of their Global Series trip last week. That meant the practice they had initially scheduled was canceled. Instead, the team went straight to enjoy one of Finland’s proudest institutions: the …

Stephanie White couldn’t hide her enthusiasm at her introductory press conference for the Indiana Fever. Beyond her extensive ties to the organization and the region, White is stepping into a particularly exciting role as the head coach of a talented young team, led by the last two rookies of the …

This article is part of the “Beyond the Track” series, a dive on the surrounding scene, glamor and culture that makes a Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s fightback from 17th on the grid to win Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix will go down as one of the most important victories of …

Armando Villarreal was hanging onto the back of a garbage truck in his hometown of Imperial, Neb., when his phone rang. He quickly hollered to the driver to hit the brakes. Villarreal hopped off and answered the incoming call from Brad Haley, business manager of Schutt Sports, a company that …

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — As long as the New York Yankees’ championship drought persists, the fifth inning of Game 5 in the 2024 World Series will be a symbol of their humiliation. In stunning fashion, the Yankees embarrassed themselves on baseball’s grandest stage. Aaron Judge dropped a routine line drive, …

College Football Playoff expansion was made for teams such as Indiana. Coach Curt “Google me” Cignetti and the Hoosiers are having one of the great seasons in program history. Indiana football dates back to the 1880s, and this is the first time it has been 9-0. The Hoosiers have never …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — John Calipari looked upon the room and, hitting his audience with a dash of practiced humility, leveled with everyone. “I know people say, ‘He cares more about the kids or getting NBA players than winning,’” he lamented, talking about himself. “You don’t need me to go over …

When Wyc Grousbeck put the Boston Celtics up for sale this summer, it was just days after Boston won its 18th NBA championship, and Grousbeck was riding high. His surprise decision to make the franchise available for sale may be less surprising because it is in line with many of …

Three games is right for Joel Embiid. A one-game suspension for the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist in a postgame incident Saturday night would have been too light, a slap on the wrist for putting his hands on Marcus Hayes, no matter how incendiary Hayes’ …