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Six Quarterbacks and Plenty of Offense Taken in the N.F.L. Draft's First Round
The Chicago Bears drafted Caleb Williams first overall; the Atlanta Falcons pulled the surprise of the night with Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8.
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1. Why Drafting a Successful N.F.L. Quarterback Remains 'an Inexact Science'
  The franchise quarterback — the highly coveted symbol of hope — is also the rarest of breeds.
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2. The Caitlin Clark Effect and the Uncomfortable Truth Behind It
  It's foolish to act as if basketball is the only thing fueling it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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3. The Arizona Coyotes Are Gone. The Former Team Owner Is Still in Denial.
  Even after being forced to sell his team, Alex Meruelo remained defiant, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
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Could Salt Lake City Be the Unicorn the Winter Olympics Are Seeking?
Climate change and spiraling costs have made it difficult to find a host for the Winter Games. The answer may be in Utah.
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Michael Jordan or LeBron James? We Asked N.B.A. Players Who the GOAT Is.
The greatest basketball player of all time is an age-old discussion. And in our poll of the league, the gap is closing.
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Is Manchester United Unlucky? It's Complicated.
Erik ten Hag was only partially correct with his comments. This is why.
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The Jaw-Dropping Numbers Behind the Two Best Golfers in the World
Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda are no longer just the No. 1 players in their sport. They are becoming two of the greatest ever.
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How Hockey Shaped One of the N.F.L. Draft's Most Intriguing Prospects
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is set to become a first-round pick on Thursday. But ice in in his blood.
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