Ronaldo’s Replacement Scores a Hat Trick in Portugal’s Romp Over Switzerland

Gonçalo Ramos, starting in place of Portugal’s star striker, scored the go-ahead goal and followed with two more in the second half.

Dec-06-2022

Texas Rangers Go All-In to Build an Instant Contender

By signing Jacob deGrom and hiring Manager Bruce Bochy and the pitching coach Mike Maddux, the Rangers want to compete in the rugged A.L. West. Now.

Dec-06-2022

Spain, Fond of Passing, Bows Out Meekly When Forced to Shoot

After failing to break through in regular and extra time, Spain missed all three of its penalty kicks and lost to Morocco.

Dec-06-2022

Building a Hall of Fame Out of Non-Hall of Famers

Because the criteria for what makes a Hall of Famer has become confusing in recent years, it is worth comparing baseball players not in the Hall with those who are.

Dec-05-2022

Sal Durante, Who Caught a Bit of Baseball History, Dies at 81

At Yankee Stadium on Oct. 1, 1961, Mr. Durante, a 19-year-old truck driver, stood on his seat in right field and nabbed Roger Maris’s 61st home run one-handed.

Dec-06-2022

Brian Cashman Returns to Yankees On Four-Year Contract

With Brian Cashman’s deal finally done, the team’s focus is now squarely on re-signing Aaron Judge.

Dec-05-2022

Mets and Justin Verlander Agree on Two-Year, $86 Million Contract

Verlander, who won his third career American League Cy Young Award in 2022, will join the Mets on a two-year deal, effectively replacing Jacob deGrom.

Dec-05-2022

What We Learned From Week 13 in the N.F.L.

The Bengals kept their streak alive against Kansas City, Fred Warner had the answer for the Dolphins, and the Eagles’ versatility was on display against the Titans.

Dec-04-2022

Croatia Beats Japan on Penalty Kicks and Advances to Quarterfinals

Croatia’s goalkeeper blocked three attempts in the shootout, knocking Japan out of the World Cup.

Dec-06-2022

Deshaun Watson’s Return Is Met With Boos, and a Win

The Browns’ defense and special teams scored three touchdowns in a win over the Texans. But the game took a back seat to Deshaun Watson’s return from an 11-game suspension.

Dec-04-2022