Edna O’Brien, Writer Who Gave Voice to Women’s Passions, Dies at 93
Her novels and short stories often explored the lives of willful women who loved men who were crass, unfaithful or…
Day: July 28, 2024
Why Soccer’s Biggest Stars Struggled at This Summer’s Major Tournaments
Burnout might be an increasing problem for the best players.
The Backstage Architect of the U.S. Women’s Basketball Dynasty
From Atlanta to Athens and London to Tokyo, Carol Callan was a shapeshifter for the program.
For Katie Ledecky, Olympics Open With a Complicated Loss to Her Biggest Rival
The 27-year-old swimmer faces her own limitations, even one as immensely gifted and with an unimpeachable work ethic.
LeBron James and a Star-Studded U.S. Team Pursue a New Legacy
Michael Jordan and the “Dream Team” assembled in the 1992 Olympics set lofty standards. Can this current team still be…
The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud…
As F-16s Arrive, Ukraine Still Faces Steep Challenges in the Skies
Ukraine wants to deploy its first F-16 jets this summer, hoping to counter Russia’s dominance in the air. But stepped-up…
Russia Punches Through Weakened Lines in Eastern Ukraine
Military analysts say Russian forces are increasingly investigating Ukrainian lines to identify weakened positions before attacking and breaking through.
A Former N.F.L. Player Bought a Pub in England. Then His World Imploded.
Lorne Sam said he’s dealt with discrimination in a small English village because he’s different. “And the difference is that…
At the Olympics, Winning Gold Means Taking Home a Piece of the Eiffel Tower
Each gold medal is special for every Olympic Games, but Paris 2024 is particularly notable because of the connection to…