W.N.B.A. Finals Storm-Aces Preview: A Battle of M.V.P.s

By BY GINA MIZELL from NYT Sports The Las Vegas Aces have A’ja Wilson, and the Seattle Storm have Breanna Stewart. Their teams went toe-to-toe during the regular season, and the finals should be no different.https://nyti.ms/33mubJR

Eliud Kipchoge Emerges as the Philosopher-King of Running

By BY JONATHAN W. ROSEN from NYT Sports He is already the greatest marathoner ever, but Kipchoge, who competes in London on Sunday, has evolved into something of a Zen master as well. Where does that come from? Look to his heritage.https://nyti.ms/3laIV4x

The Oakland A’s Conquer One Demon. Could the Astros Be Next?

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports The A’s got their first postseason series victory since 2006, and they will now face a Houston team that has become their nemesis.https://nyti.ms/2ShRaPF

Preakness Stakes Experts’ Picks: Who Will Win?

By BY JOE DRAPE AND MELISSA HOPPERT from NYT Sports Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert look at the contenders for the 145th Preakness Stakes on Saturday in Baltimore.https://nyti.ms/3ihdzY0

2020 French Open: What to Watch on Friday

By BY MAX GENDLER from NYT Sports Simona Halep and Amanda Anisimova meet in the third round, while a slew of young talents on the men’s side look to set personal records on the Grand Slam stage.https://nyti.ms/34kHzgu

The Miami Heat Were Hot. Now They’re Hurting.

By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports A wave of injuries helped wipe out Miami’s big lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the N.B.A. finals. The fallout now threatens the series.https://nyti.ms/3jnqWqO

Joe Laurinaitis, a Star as Tag Team’s ‘Animal,’ Dies at 60

By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Sports As one of the Road Warriors, he brought a muscled flamboyance to professional wrestling.https://nyti.ms/3cVrNg7