As M.L.B. Honors Lou Gehrig, It Shines a Spotlight on A.L.S.

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports Gwen Peterson, who has Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is one of the many advocates who view the league’s new event as a chance to raise awareness and funding.https://nyti.ms/3fE7J4K

Bat Used by Lou Gehrig in 1938 Sells at Auction for $715,120

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT Sports The 34-inch, 36-ounce Bill Dickey model Louisville Slugger had been owned by the family of Earle Combs, a onetime teammate of Gehrig’s and coach with the New York Yankees, auctioneers said.https://nyti.ms/3fGX9KJ

C.T.E. and a Loved One’s Death Haunt a Clemson Player’s Family

By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports Nolan Turner caught a game-clinching interception to send Clemson to college football’s title game. Kevin Turner, his father, played in the N.F.L. and died after battling a disease associated with blows to the head.https://nyti.ms/30aYLmk