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This fundamental stroke gives tennis stars their power. Louisa Thomas looks at what their distinctive forehands tell us about some of the best players in the game.Sports
The social-media personality covers the next generation of N.B.A. superstars in a way that’s aimed at young people instead of grownups, serving as a proxy for fans who want to be friends with young athletes like Zion Williamson, Trae Young, and LaMelo Ball.Sports
In football, trick plays can create a moment of glory or fail spectacularly on the Super Bowl stage. Here we look at some famous plays and why they matter.Sports
William Finnegan discusses his reporting on the best surfer in the world, Kelly Slater, and how his revolutionary wave machine both advanced and disrupted the surfing industry.Sports
Runners from all over the world participate in the New York City Marathon to compete and experience the dramatic highs and lows.Sports
Professional billiards players and champions discuss some of the most impressive, regretful, and triumphant matches of their careers.Sports
The McElrath twins key us in on what makes them the best of the best.Sports
The video-assistant referee is a new addition to World Cup rules. Here we look at some famous calls that might have gone another way, if V.A.R. had been available.Sports
To draw in a new generation of athletes and spectators, music with lyrics will be allowed at this year’s Winter Games.Sports
We take a look at some of the nation’s most devout sports fans.Politics
In an N.F.L. season marked by President Trump’s attacks on football players who have “taken a knee” during the national anthem, a collaboration with Retro Report explores the legacy of dissent in sports.Sports
“We unite to oppose those who would deny our basic freedoms.” The Seattle Seahawks and others explain why they took a knee.Sports
In 2016, Brian Anderson publicly revealed that he’s gay, becoming the most established athlete in his sport to do so.Culture
Members of a martial-arts academy demonstrate self-defense moves for our Health, Medicine, and the Body Issue.