N.H.L. Goalie Dies After Being Hit by Fireworks

By BY CLAIRE FAHY from NYT Sports Matiss Kivlenieks, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died in an accident in Novi, Mich., on Sunday, the police said.https://nyti.ms/2Uraiiq

After Serena Williams is Injured, Wimbledon Defends Court Conditions

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports Slippery grass caused tournament-ending injuries in back-to-back matches as many stars wiped out during the first two days of the tournament.https://nyti.ms/3ybsw66

Brad Gobright, a Throwback Climber on the Fringes of a Sport

By BY JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports Gobright, who was known for the simple life he led and the risks he took, fell during a descent on Wednesday.https://nyti.ms/34zYfzA