Why Has Patrick Mahomes Thrown So Many Interceptions?

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports Kansas City’s quarterback is on a pace for most interceptions in his career, but his rate has slowed as the season has progressed. What’s going on?https://nyti.ms/3ohdcTy

Curley Culp, Defensive Anchor of Two Football Teams, Dies at 75

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports A bruising Hall of Famer, Culp helped lead the Kansas City Chiefs to an upset victory in Super Bowl IV. With the Houston Oilers, he revolutionized the role of nose tackle.https://nyti.ms/2ZMtR80

The 2021 N.F.L. Playoff Picture, Explained

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports Curious about your favorite team’s playoff positioning, or who’s looking like a good bet for a high seed?https://nyti.ms/3EjJCCw

I.O.C. Says It Held Second Call With Peng Shuai

By BY TARIQ PANJA AND ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports Olympic officials said they ‘shared the same concern as many’ about the safety of the Chinese tennis star but offered no details of what they discussed with her.https://nyti.ms/3dcsFxV

With No Deadline Deal, M.L.B.’s Lockout Begins

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports Players and owners continued to negotiate until the final day, but with the sides still far apart, baseball has its first work stoppage since the 1994-95 strike.https://nyti.ms/3d8HHoq

N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports The Cowboys hope to get back on track, Kansas City looks to gain separation in the tight A.F.C. West, and the Bills will try to retake the A.F.C. East from the Patriots.https://nyti.ms/3daD8K7

With No Deadline Deal, M.L.B.’s Lockout Begins

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports Players and owners continued to negotiate until the final day, but with the sides still far apart, baseball has its first work stoppage since the 1994-95 strike.https://nyti.ms/31midB6