He Sought Refuge in Online Poker: ‘This Is Never About the Cards’

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports The author is not good at the game. But games played online while meeting on a video call with strangers provided connection at the right time.https://nyti.ms/2OEx5Fd

A Black Hockey Player Faced Racial Taunts. Some Fans Aren’t Surprised.

By BY ERICA L. AYALA from NYT Sports K’Andre Miller was repeatedly harassed in a videoconference organized by the Rangers. Some fans say the incident, and the teams’ handling of it, are indicative of a larger problem.https://nyti.ms/2RNQjXj

N.F.L. Draft 2020: No Goodell Hugs? No Boos? No Problem

By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports Commissioner Roger Goodell will announce picks from his basement, and players will miss out on the bear hugs that have become a tradition.https://nyti.ms/2K1W5An

There Are No Games. But Basketball Coaches Are Still Busy.

By BY ADAM ZAGORIA from NYT Sports Coaching clinics that were supposed to happen during the Final Four have instead become very popular online.https://nyti.ms/2V4MZsI