Kurt Streeter
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Once Again the Olympic Games Will Begin, Despite Everything
It seems that nothing — neither the pandemic nor the shadow of doping scandals nor concerns over China’s human rights record — will deter the...
The Rising Human Cost of Sports Betting
The ends of the college and pro football seasons were already a perilous time for people recovering from a gambling addiction. Then came the onslaught...
Is Tennis Moving Into a New Golden Age? We Can Only Hope.
It will be hard to let go of aging stars like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams, and troubled ones like Novak Djokovic. But...
Why Can’t We Turn Away From the N.F.L.?
The exploding viewership for N.F.L. games and the league’s ever-expanding season resist all scandal and reason. Our columnist asks why.
Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson's Returns Prompt Divergent Questions
Thompson’s comeback restores the Warriors’ backcourt, one of the most symbiotic connections in sports. Irving’s return raises concerns about the Nets’ lineup disruptions.
Charlie Woods Dazzles While Tiger, in Return, Grimaces and Grinds
At the PNC Championship, the first tournament for the 15-time major champion since a devastating car crash in February, father and son inspired awe —...
Pro Sports Leagues Hit Hard by Covid Outbreaks Should Halt Play
Fueled by variants and holiday travel, virus infection rates are hitting 2020’s highs. Sports should pause until transmission is back in hand.
The Seattle Seahawks’ Boom Is Busted
The bold energy that defined the Seattle Seahawks is gone. What will replace it?
A Diplomatic Boycott of the Winter Olympics Isn't Enough
The U.S. has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, but corporations have been glaringly quiet about human rights in China.
Lee Elder Paved the Way for Tiger Woods's Masters Dominance
Lee Elder forced golf forward by winning his way into the Masters tournament in 1975, the first Black player to do so, laying a path...