Devin Haney Is a Star for the Digital Age. Some Think His Belt Is Paper.

After using YouTube to raise his profile, Devin Haney was promoted from interim champion without a title fight. A bout for the undisputed lightweight belt is his chance to remove the doubt among some of his contemporaries.

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Nigeria Adds Up the Costs of Missing the World Cup

Failure to qualify for Qatar has condemned Nigeria to a humbling summer instead of months of World Cup hype. Then there’s the fate of its famous jersey.

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A Bigger Base Is Common in Softball. So Why Not in College?

From recreational leagues to the Olympics, softball officials look to the double base to reduce collisions at first base. The college game is the major holdout.

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Marion Barber III, Bruising Running Back for Cowboys, Dies at 38

Nicknamed “Marion the Barbarian,” he had a nose for the end zone, leading the N.F.C. in touchdowns in 2006. But his post-playing years were troubled.

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Nike Founder Phil Knight and a Dodgers Co-Owner Bid for Portland Trail Blazers

The bid by Knight and Alan Smolinisky, a part owner of the Dodgers, tops $2 billion, according to people familiar with their proposal.

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A Bigger Base is Common in Softball. So Why Not in College?

From recreational leagues to the Olympics, softball officials look to the double base to reduce collisions at first base. The college game is the major holdout.

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Nike Founder Phil Knight and a Dodgers Co-Owner Bid for Portland Trail Blazers

The bid by Knight and Alan Smolinisky, a partial owner of the Dodgers, tops $2 billion, according to people familiar with their proposal.

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