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Buffalo Bills Cut Matt Araiza Amid Rape Lawsuit
The Buffalo Bills cut Matt Araiza on Saturday, two days after the rookie punter was accused in a lawsuit of…
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How a Public Tennis Court Attendant Spends His Sundays
At exactly 8 o’clock the call went out. “Tennis time!” This is what players hear every weekend, every hour on…
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New York City Sets a High Bar for Lifeguards. That Could Be a Problem.
As temperatures climbed into the high 80s on a sunny afternoon this week, dozens of people trying to cool off…
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Octopuses Don’t Have Backbones — or Rights
Lab rats have rights. Before researchers in the United States can experiment on the animals, they need approval from committees…
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Analytics in Tennis Has Been an Evolution, Not a Revolution
For the data analysts working with the top tier of American tennis players, the busiest time of year begins with…
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Serena and Venus Williams, Before They Were Champions
Serena Williams announced this month that she will retire sometime after the United States Open. But 30 years ago, the…
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When the First Major is the Only One You Win
Thomas Johansson isn’t exactly sure where his Australian Open award is. He knows that the miniature replica of the trophy…
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Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: How to Watch Her First Match
Those who want to see Serena Williams play before she retires from tennis have one guaranteed shot at doing so.…
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Chris Evert Needs Everyone to Listen
BOCA RATON, Fla. — All the medical advancements that helped save Chris Evert’s life could not save her sister. Jeanne…
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Brandon Holt, Tracy Austin’s Son, Wins a Spot in U.S. Open Main Draw
Tracy Austin put her hands to her head, then buried her face in them and, finally, raised two fists to…