JOHN BRANCH
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A Game, a Parade, a Shooting: The Story of America in Three Acts
When the Super Bowl was followed by a shooting at the winning team’s victory celebration, disparate elements of American culture collided.
Three American Climbers Solve the 'Last Great Problem in the Himalayas’
Scaling Mount Jannu’s north face without fixed ropes or oxygen was “the greatest climb ever,” one expert said, far more difficult than reaching the summit...
How Will Jay Monahan of the PGA Tour and Yasir al-Rumayyan Work Together?
The stunning golf merger announced last week has raised many questions, and one big one is how will the Saudi wealth fund boss and the...
The Nuggets Are in the Playoffs Again. Hold the Champagne.
Woe be to Denver, where the Nuggets’ playoff failures — 37 chances without a championship so far — haunt the city like the ghost of...
How Qatar Keeps Its World Cup Stadiums Cool Enough for Everyone
A mechanical engineer at Qatar University used giant tanks of cold water to create a cooling system in one of the hottest places on the...
How Japan’s Win Over Spain Knocked Germany Out of the World Cup
Japan surprisingly emerged at the top of its group, and Spain also advanced. Those results meant Germany, a former champion, was eliminated.
In Asian Town, Workers Who Built the World Cup Gather to Watch It
Qatar’s big show would not have been possible without migrant workers. On Sunday, thousands gathered to gaze at some of their work.
The Racial Divide Herschel Walker Couldn’t Outrun
As a teenage football prodigy, Mr. Walker was pressed to join a fight for civil rights in his hometown. His decision echoes decades later.
Roger Federer’s Career in Photos
For more than two decades, tennis fans admired Roger Federer’s every move as he won 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
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