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Affichage des articles du mai 21, 2023

What Carmelo Anthony Meant to New York City

Anthony, a Brooklyn native, rejuvenated a beleaguered Knicks fan base and embraced the city’s culture, on and off the court. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/SFzB759 via IFTTT

The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court

Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction during games. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/T6LohRD via IFTTT

The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court

Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction during games. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/RFiM0Ds via IFTTT

The Lakers Have Options to Win With LeBron James

The Lakers can get back to the N.B.A. finals, but with James’s career almost over, some of the team’s possible strategies may take too long. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ApWUva9 via IFTTT

For Everton and Premier League, Relegation Battle Isn’t the End

A club’s battle to avoid relegation is being shadowed by an investigation into its spending, and nudges to announce a resolution before next season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/m7kTG03 via IFTTT

Tennis Injuries Present Top Players with Serious Challenges

Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/vr2ka9W via IFTTT

Coaching Is Now Allowed During Tennis Matches, but How Useful Is It?

The practice was long banned, but a change in the rules has permitted hand signals and some talking. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/KjJTAeN via IFTTT

Dortmund, Bayern Munich and the Chance of a Lifetime

A Dortmund victory on Saturday will end Bayern Munich’s streak of 10 straight titles. The prospect of a new champion should be a cause of celebration beyond a single city. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/qtOU1m8 via IFTTT

LIV Golf Wants to Talk About Sports. Donald Trump Still Looms.

Whether LIV can outrun Trump’s shadow, and whether it even wants to, could do much to shape how the league is perceived in the years ahead, particularly in the United States. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ReFBZWl via IFTTT

Why Do They Euthanize Racehorses Who Break Their Legs?

Humans and other mammals can recover from a broken leg. But a similar injury can be catastrophic for thoroughbreds, as the public has seen during this Triple Crown season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/CQJb1F8 via IFTTT

Formula 1 Finds a New Way to Advertise on Its Cars

McLaren has installed digital panels by the cockpit that display different ads during a race. Other teams may follow. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/7X5mLVn via IFTTT

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Redemption Tour Hits Yankee Stadium

Thriving for the Padres after a year lost to a steroids suspension and injuries, the outfielder heads to Yankee Stadium this weekend. He’s ready to hear the boos. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/dsgHcku via IFTTT

Orcas Slam Into Boat Off the Coast of Morocco

A small group of orcas slammed into the side of a sailing cruiser and chewed its rudder. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/R6u5Cmq via IFTTT

They Cuddled a Kiwi. New Zealand Said, ‘Stop That.’

Video of the national bird being handled by Miami zoo visitors caused an outcry in New Zealand. Even the prime minister weighed in. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/B45AFX8 via IFTTT

A Year in Uvalde

How grief has warped the lives of the Uvalde shooting victims’ families and friends. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/pyHMCgS via IFTTT

MLB’s New Rules Have Baseball in Overdrive

Players are stealing more bases, more balls are falling for hits and games are nearly 30 minutes faster than they were last year. Like them or not, the rules are accomplishing their goals. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/BoXClWv via IFTTT

Typhoon Mawar Lashes Guam With High Winds, Knocking Out Power

The slow-moving Pacific cyclone brought strong winds to the American territory on Wednesday afternoon. Most of the island was without electricity. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QNr5p9m via IFTTT

U.S.-Made Armored Vehicles Appear to Have Been Used in Attack on Russia

At least three of what appeared to be American-made tactical vehicles known as MRAPs were part of the cross-border attack. According to visual evidence, Russia captured two of them. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Hc8F01s via IFTTT

Cambodian Runner Finishes Race Despite Torrential Rain

Bou Samnang, of Cambodia, was lauded as an inspiration after completing her race despite a last-place finish during a torrential rainstorm at the Southeast Asian Games. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/K4zHJ6n via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Bakhmut is obliterated. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/GUBo49t via IFTTT

Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals

Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/njfOaxU via IFTTT

Dodgers Reinvite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have been reinstated to this year’s festivities and will receive a Community Hero Award. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/LIqKhU2 via IFTTT

Iran Dismisses Ali Shamkhani, Top National Security Official

Ali Shamkhani was one of the most powerful men in Iran, but it was not enough to insulate him after a close associate was accused of selling information to Britain. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/rZuEFKP via IFTTT

Rick Hoyt, Who Competed in Races With His Father, Dies at 61

Hoyt regularly raced in the Boston Marathon with his father, Dick Hoyt, who pushed his wheelchair. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/e3Sv8dg via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Russia’s assertions of victory in Bakhmut. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5RvM6Gy via IFTTT

Nikola Jokic Has Mastered the Art of Slowness

Providing unhurried but timely play, Jokic, the two-time most valuable player, has the Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the N.B.A. finals. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/w4UIXsv via IFTTT

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Historic Building in Philippines

The nearly century-old Manila Central Post Office was still standing, but its ceiling had fallen. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/aBLQsjI via IFTTT

The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.

The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XJVuA42 via IFTTT

Brittney Griner Returns to the WNBA With Weekend of Celebration

Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center, played in her first two official games since was freed from prison. She didn’t win either, but the moment meant far more than that. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/MVa95nc via IFTTT

Welcome to the Era of W.N.B.A. Superteams. New Stars Need Not Apply.

The Liberty have a stacked roster and championship ambitions. But where are all the rookies? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Hf5lPA1 via IFTTT