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Abuse and Racism Accusations Bring ‘#MeToo Moment’ to Northwestern
In lawsuits, former athletes accuse the sports program of having a pervasive culture of hazing and sexual abuse, and two…
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Maxie Baughan, Feared Linebacker of the 1960s, Dies at 85
A star at Georgia Tech and later in the N.F.L., he dominated his way to nine Pro Bowl selections and…
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The Big Ten Lands Oregon and Washington, Leaving the Pac-12 Bereft
The Big Ten booms to 18 schools with the move, powered by TV money, and the once-great Pac-12 dwindles to…
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University Departures Put Student Journalists in Spotlight
The president of Stanford and the head football coach at Northwestern left their positions after being scrutinized in campus newspapers.
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Bob Brown, Intimidator on N.F.L. Offensive Lines, Dies at 81
As an offensive tackle for three teams in a Hall of Fame career, he said he prided himself on being…
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Overlooked No More: Lily Parr, Dominant British Soccer Player
She persevered at a time when women were effectively banned from the sport, and was the first woman inducted into…
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San Diego State’s Deep Run Plays Right Into Conference Realignment
San Diego State had set itself up for this moment. Not just for a run at a championship, but for…
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Damar Hamlin Attends the Super Bowl Just Weeks After Collapsing
It was just last month that Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety, lay motionless near the 50-yard line of an…
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A 90-Second Cure for Existential Dread, Every Sunday Night
Carrie Underwood’s musical intro to “Sunday Night Football” offers a dazzling gift — even if you’re not a fan of…
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Hamlin’s Injury Highlights Precarious Position of Many Young N.F.L. Players
The beginning of the end of Zeke Motta’s football career came at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., in December…