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He learned to play a “woman’s game” to beat men. Apparently it wasn’t enough to help him last more than one match as Maria Sharapova’s coach.
In excerpts dating to the 1920s, Times writers take on the challenge of capturing the beauty of tennis.
The actor thought he would never be able to work in television again. Then came the perfect role.
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The sports commentator discusses jeans, genes and rumors about his hair.
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You know a storm is going to be bad, people in Oklahoma will tell you, when Gary England removes his jacket.
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