The N.F.L. Made Some Changes Since the Last Time You Watched

By BY MIKE TANIER from NYT Sports Unfamiliar jersey numbers, penalties for anything that seems like trash-talking, gambling everywhere. These changes will incite double takes this season.https://nyti.ms/3l0JBLq

Mexican softball players apologize for tossing team gear.

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports Pictures of their equipment and uniforms in clear trash bags prompted widespread criticism on social media.https://nyti.ms/3xjyvoB

Paralympic world champion speaks out after she was told her shorts were ‘too revealing.’

By BY AMANDA MORRIS from NYT Sports Britain’s Olivia Breen said male athletes took off their shirts without incident, but she was told her briefs were too short.https://nyti.ms/3BoaD6Q

Soccer Samples Streetwear and Loves the Fit

By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports Juventus reimagined its look, P.S.G. partnered with Jordan Brand, and now Arsenal and Inter Milan are following suit. But soccer’s interest in design has little to do with the sport.https://nyti.ms/2PKrNIc

At This N.C.A.A. Tournament, Orange Is the New Bracket

By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports The color orange has developed a utilitarian reputation in the United States — except in college sports, where it makes a statement.https://nyti.ms/2P781GC

Why One Team Named the Indians Won’t Be Changing Its Name

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports A minor league team in Spokane, Wash., has steadfastly stood by its nickname with the support of the local Native American community.https://nyti.ms/39WYMPF

Coronavirus Protective Masks to Be Made From M.L.B. Uniform Material

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports The deal will send masks to health professionals in the Northeast with the distinctive pinstripes of the Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies.https://nyti.ms/33QdIff

LeBron James Can Play in Whatever Shoes He Wants. Why Can’t Odell Beckham Jr.?

By BY JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH from NYT Sports Beckham, the Cleveland Browns’ oft-fined star receiver, was forced to change his cleats or else on Sunday.https://nyti.ms/2NQcyZQ

M.L.B. Goes Black and White in Search of Green

By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports Teams will don monochromatic uniforms for Players’ Weekend, which has a columnist seeing red.https://nyti.ms/2Ywz5TM

Obama’s Old Basketball Jersey, Yours for Just $100,000?

By EMILY S. RUEB from NYT Sports An auction house selling the jersey, which the former president is believed to have worn while playing in high school, says it could fetch that much when bidding closes in August.https://nyti.ms/2GBINsW

For Many Latino Players, Roberto Clemente’s Number Is Off Limits, Too

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports Only Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 has been officially retired across the majors, but many players have gone out of their way to not wear Clemente’s No. 21.https://nyti.ms/2Gt4OdJ

Gang Green? Now the Jets Are Gang (Gotham) Green

By DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports New uniforms, a new logo and some color shifts for a franchise that has struggled.https://nyti.ms/2Iefiiv

Christmas Music, Twizzlers and Long Walks: The N.F.L.’s Obsession With Superstition

By BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports Players (and officials) still cling to the pregame rituals they think will bring them success on the field. https://nyti.ms/2QiXb04

The N.F.L.’s Incredible Shrinking Pads

By BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports The league is trying to make football safer. So why are its players wearing less padding?https://nyti.ms/2xDLHZA

How the Rockies Soared Into Contention

By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports The team was two games under .500 on June 24, and then it won 30 of 46 games.https://nyti.ms/2MwdDIo

Aaron Boone’s No. 17? It’s Personal, Not Motivational

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports Boone, the new Yankees’ manager, wore No. 19 as a Yankees player in 2003, but No. 17, given to him by the Reds, is the number he associates with his playing career.http://nyti.ms/2ENT7zh