Sooners coach apologizes to former players

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The Padres Bulk Up and Set Their Sights on Catching the Dodgers

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports San Diego dealt 16 players and acquired nine major leaguers in a rush of deals before Monday’s trading deadline, hoping to challenge the perennial division favorites in Los Angeles.https://nyti.ms/2DltVk4

Coco Gauff Loses in the First Round of the U.S. Open

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports Gauff double faulted often and had her serve broken seven times by Anastasija Sevastova.https://nyti.ms/2Dk0WNw

The Bizarro 2020 U.S. Open Begins

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports If a Grand Slam tournament happens and there are not 50,000 daily spectators there to watch it, is it really a scene? The players are making it one.https://nyti.ms/31LtpoK

John Thompson’s Success at Georgetown Made Him Ahead of His Time

By BY HARVEY ARATON from NYT Sports He inspired a generation of young, Black players when their acceptance was not taken for granted. He pushed open doors for plenty of coaches, too.https://nyti.ms/3hL8pUL

After Contact Tracing, Some U.S. Open Players Are Put on Tighter Restrictions

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports These athletes did not test positive for the coronavirus themselves, but they had close contact with an infected athlete who has been withdrawn from the tournament.https://nyti.ms/2YTsHns

Bria Hartley Found the Right Fit With the Phoenix Mercury

By BY GINA MIZELL from NYT Sports Hartley, a seventh-year guard, was having a career year for Phoenix before a season-ending injury cut it short. But this year has given her something to build on, even beyond basketball.https://nyti.ms/3be3Srm

Family Accuses College of Forcing Ailing Son to Play Football

By BY DAVID W. CHEN from NYT Sports The family of a University of New Mexico football player who killed himself in November has sued the university, the former football coach and the N.C.A.A.https://nyti.ms/3jtcTje

Robin Montgomery, Still Just 15, Is Ready for Her U.S. Open Debut

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports Coming out of the sport’s shutdown, the wild card entry is hoping her preparation can help her catch some people by surprise.https://nyti.ms/3lCHXyK

Hockey’s Fights and Handshakes? Not Exactly Socially Distant

By BY STEPHEN SMITH from NYT Sports Home-ice advantage is gone and fans are locked out, but the games in Toronto and Edmonton still feel like playoff hockey.https://nyti.ms/2DiAhk8

John Thompson, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Dies at 78

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports The first Black coach to lead a team to the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship, he helped mold N.B.A. stars like Patrick Ewing and Allen Iverson at Georgetown University.https://nyti.ms/3gFVu4Z

The N.F.L.’s Quarterback Soap Opera in Eight Story Lines

By BY MIKE TANIER from NYT Sports This season’s must-watch competitions are traditional (Aaron Rodgers), financial (Dak Prescott) and existential (Cam Newton). Ryan Fitzpatrick, as always, returns in his usual role.https://nyti.ms/2Dkcm3S

Attach an Asterisk to This U.S. Open? Tennis History Mocks That Idea

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports The field is considerably diminished because of complications related to the pandemic, but our columnist can tell you about many other Grand Slam draws that lacked the best players of the day.https://nyti.ms/2QKMjFP

Youth and Experience Will Face Off in the U.S. Open Women’s Draw

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports The No. 1 and No. 2 players are absent, but Serena Williams continues her quest for a record title, while Sofia Kenin and Naomi Osaka are at her heels.https://nyti.ms/2QGukRa

With Some Big Names Missing, U.S. Open Men’s Draw Still Looks Strong

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won’t be in Queens, but up-and-coming stars like Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev will pose a challenge to Novak Djokovic.https://nyti.ms/2EzAqQW

At the U.S. Open, Doubles, of All Things, Stays Stable

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports Juan Sebastián Cabal and Robert Farah return to defend their titles, as do Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic, in two packed and experienced doubles draws.https://nyti.ms/3juWOtg

2020 U.S. Open: What to Watch on Opening Monday

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports With no fans watching in person, this United States Open is all about juggling television and online streams. Here’s a strategy and some players worth your attention.https://nyti.ms/3hEo2gC

Sooners women's coach Sherri Coale apologizes to ex players

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Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship

By BY ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports Dustin Johnson, the third-round leader, forced the playoff with Rahm, who shut the door by sinking a putt of over 65 feet for a birdie 3 on the first extra hole.https://nyti.ms/3ju7HM5

It’s Confusing Sometimes, but the Yankees Manage to Stay on Track

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports The Yankees and Mets were set to conclude a five-game, three-day series on Sunday at Yankee Stadium in a season known for its strangeness.https://nyti.ms/2QGbRUN

Cliff Robinson, UConn Star Who Played 18 N.B.A. Seasons, Dies at 53

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports He took the Huskies to the N.I.T. championship, and was the Sixth Man of the Year for the Trail Blazers. In 2017, he opened a marijuana dispensary.https://nyti.ms/2YO7QlC

After Leading N.H.L. Play Stoppage, Golden Knights and Canucks Redraw Swords

By BY CAROL SCHRAM from NYT Sports Players from the most tempestuous series of the postseason pushed hockey to join other leagues that had suspended play in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.https://nyti.ms/3lwbhXH

Will the U.S. Open Show Big Events Can Return to New York?

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports The city is used to holding so many big events, but what is possible with the coronavirus? As the United States Open begins on Monday under a microscope, the answer could be at hand.https://nyti.ms/2EHqMM3

The Pandemic’s Secret Formula: Backyard Workouts and Lots of Sleep

By BY JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports Limitations imposed by the coronavirus have helped, not hurt, the performances of some world-class athletes.https://nyti.ms/3hGNan9

Amid Tennis’s Swirling Storms, a Stubborn Djokovic Claims a Title

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports “It has been challenging mentally and emotionally for me to stay sane,” said Novak Djokovic, who beat Milos Raonic on Saturday while working to create a controversial new players’ association.https://nyti.ms/34Sc7YS

‘It Was Challenging’: Bucks Return, Balancing Basketball and Activism

By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports “This group wants to do both,” Coach Mike Budenholzer said of pursuing a championship without abandoning the team’s efforts to combat police brutality and systemic racism.https://nyti.ms/2YLAXpK

Denying Alex Rodriguez, Mets Avoid a Risky Presence in the Owner’s Box

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports There’s no denying his charm and genuine passion for baseball. But his habit of overstepping boundaries in would have made him an uncomfortable presence if he had succeeded in purchasing the Mets.https://nyti.ms/2QysEsV

Why Does the W.N.B.A. #SayHerName? Ask Angel McCoughtry

By BY GINA MIZELL from NYT Sports McCoughtry, a star veteran on the Las Vegas Aces, has been praised for suggesting that the W.N.B.A. include Breonna Taylor’s name on its jerseys.https://nyti.ms/34IG2CV

Djokovic and Top Men’s Players Are Creating a Players Association

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports It is not clear whether the group will operate like a union, although it was billed that way to get players to join. Women are not being included.https://nyti.ms/2EP2vDe

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay Tough It Out, Sharing BMW Lead

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports The two were the only golfers to finish below par after 36 holes. Tiger Woods was far back in the field as he struggled to keep his PGA Tour season alive.https://nyti.ms/31B0ZOg

Lute Olson, Who Put Arizona on College Basketball Map, Dies at 85

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports He led the Wildcats to 23 consecutive appearances in the N.C.A.A. tournament, winning the championship in 1997. Earlier, he took Iowa to the Final Four.https://nyti.ms/3jsUvXV

After a Long Lull, Protesting Is Taking Hold Across Baseball

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports Carlos Delgado remembered the difficulty of demonstrating alone 16 years ago. Now, he and current players are encouraged by a growing sense of solidarity with Black athletes.https://nyti.ms/3hF3xQT

N.B.A. and Players’ Union Agree to Resume Play

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports The playoffs will continue Saturday, three days after players walked out. As part of the agreement, the league committed to a new series of social justice efforts.https://nyti.ms/3b5I40X

Naomi Osaka Returns After Protest Prompts Tournament’s Pause

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports Osaka won her semifinal match on Friday walking to the court with a T-shirt bearing the Black Lives Matter slogan.https://nyti.ms/3jlXQrB

The True Cost of Lionel Messi’s Declaration of Independence

By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports The Barcelona star is not just prepared to trade one jersey for another. He is prepared to walk away from the life he has built.https://nyti.ms/3gDt5MX

Chennedy ‘Hollywood’ Carter Shines Brightest When the Lights Are On

By BY TERRIKA FOSTER-BRASBY from NYT Sports The rookie guard has been stellar for a moribund Atlanta Dream team, motivated by being overlooked. People “have always slept on me,” she said.https://nyti.ms/34F4chG

Champ Makes Statement on Racial Justice as BMW Championship Begins

By BY ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports Cameron Champ expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement Thursday as PGA Tour decided to play on in the wake of walkouts in other sports.https://nyti.ms/2ECNPYn

Masks in Place, the Tour de France Puts On a Brave Face

By BY KAREN CROUSE AND ELIAN PELTIER from NYT Sports The coronavirus has forced a race celebrated for its accessibility to embrace social distancing. But can you take an entire country along for the ride from inside a bubble?https://nyti.ms/31zcCoN

Kristine Anigwe’s Role on a Celebrated Franchise: ‘Stay Ready’

By BY GILLIAN R. BRASSIL from NYT Sports The Los Angeles Sparks have a roster filled with All-Star forwards. In her second year, Anigwe is using their example as preparation to contribute to a championship run whenever she can.https://nyti.ms/3hBKlmZ

Mets G.M. Says Commissioner ‘Doesn’t Get It’ in Video

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports The Mets’ Brodie Van Wagenen criticized Rob Manfred’s handling of player protests in comments captured on a video stream. The Mets were one of many teams that opted not to play Thursday.https://nyti.ms/2YITBhM

‘It Gives Me Chills’: An N.B.A. Player Talks Profiling and Protests

By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports “At some point,” said John Henson, who was racially profiled in Wisconsin in 2015, “it needs to be a loud enough message so that everyone says, ‘Hey, this is not OK.’”https://nyti.ms/32yrqU4

U.S. Open Draw Lacks Some Stars, but Not Story Lines

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka could be set for another third-round showdown. Here are the main takeaways from Thursday’s draw announcement.https://nyti.ms/32ulfAp

The Day They Didn’t Play

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Sports A walkout by pro athletes brought several sports to a halt on Wednesday night, and raised the volume on a conversation they were eager to have.https://nyti.ms/2D66knl

The Day They Didn’t Play.

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Sports A walkout by pro athletes brought several sports to a halt on Wednesday night, and raised the volume on a conversation they were eager to have.https://nyti.ms/31zdQQX

N.B.A. Players Will Return to Playoffs After Walkout

By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports A protest walkout by the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday triggered similar actions by other N.B.A. and W.N.B.A. teams and across professional baseball, soccer and tennis.https://nyti.ms/2QItgfH

A Rising Women’s Team Looks Past the Pandemic

By BY GENEVA ABDUL from NYT Sports In three seasons, Bordeaux rose from obscurity to a top-three place in France. The coronavirus affected its momentum, but not its plans.https://nyti.ms/2QqsEeq

College Football’s Pandemic Playbook: Fewer Fans, No Tailgating, No Bands

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports About two dozen states plan to host college football games this season. With thousands of fans expected for many of them, organizers are trying to balance public health with tradition.https://nyti.ms/34Gkmau

The Islanders’ Goalie Entered With a Shutout Streak. He Left on the Bench.

By BY CURTIS RUSH from NYT Sports Semyon Varlamov was pulled after allowing three goals on 10 shots in a Game 2 loss to Philadelphia, throwing the goaltending position into question the day before a tiebreaking Game 3.https://nyti.ms/31z1Hva

The Bryan Brothers Go Out as They Played: Together

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports Mike and Bob Bryan, the most successful doubles team in tennis history, say they are retiring, effective immediately.https://nyti.ms/3hxNEvr

After New Harassment Claims, Snyder Vows More Oversight of Washington N.F.L. Team

By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports Twenty-five women alleged instances of workplace harassment in a new report that charged the N.F.L. owner with involvement in producing a lewd video and propositioning a cheerleader. He has denied the allegations.https://nyti.ms/2FUesYY