Jason Gay

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The One Man You Don’t Want to Meet in the NBA Playoffs

By: Jason Gay

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is a low-key presence during basketball’s regular season. When the games really count, he lives to break opponent hearts.

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The Greatest NBA Prospect Since LeBron Gets His Next Home

By: Jason Gay

San Antonio wins the draft lottery—and with it, the right to select the French sensation Victor Wembanyama.

Analysis: Brutal toll puts Nadal at the precipice

By: Jason Gay

The End comes for every athlete, and a pretty conclusion almost never happens in sports. But the glorious “Big Three” era of men’s tennis is winding down more quietly than hoped.

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The Public Golf Course Pro Who Shocked the PGA Championship

By: Jason Gay

Michael Block—$150 for a lesson—had the tournament of a lifetime. He’s exactly what sport needs.

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She Ran 6,400 Miles Over 200 Days. Then She Cooled Off with a Marathon.

By: Jason Gay

Ultra marathoner Candice Burt’s Forrest Gump-style endurance feat is getting ready for the record books.

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: A Father-Daughter Guide

By: Jason Gay

In a fractured entertainment world, Taylormania feels like a throwback to another time—a blast of the old FM monoculture that a parent can feel.

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Miracle in Miami, and the Boston Celtics Sit on History’s Edge

By: Jason Gay

Derrick White’s lay-in at the buzzer is good—setting up the possibility of an unprecedented NBA comeback from 0-3.

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Denver Should Crush Miami in the NBA Finals. Be Afraid…Denver

By: Jason Gay

The NBA’s best remaining team hosts an epic underdog survivalist widely picked to lose. Uh-oh.

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The Miami Heat, the Florida Panthers and a Staggering Chance at Sports History

By: Jason Gay

It’s bad enough that they can play golf and tennis in January. Now a sunny region could win both the NBA title and the Stanley Cup within days.

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‘Barry’ Finale: What Can We Learn From a Ruthless TV Hit Man?

By: Jason Gay

Bill Hader’s dark comedy drama ended its run the same night as ‘Succession.’ Its influence may linger just as long.