The Shutdown Hits New York

The Statue of Liberty could close, and other Park Service sites already have. Officials worried tourists would stay home.

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Did the Yankees Try to Keep Red Sox Fans Out of the Bronx?

Not exactly, but to the thousands of Boston fans who attended the first game of the Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium, it was a welcome reason to root against the home team.

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Ticketmaster U.K. Agrees to Changes After Outrage Over Oasis Sales

The company agreed to give fans more information during the ticket-buying process to avoid unexpected prices.

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Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan?

Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.

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‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Talks About Korean Fan Culture

Lee Jung-jae, who has been a star in South Korea for decades, said social media has made audiences more zealous. He thinks he knows how to keep them happy.

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Damar Hamlin Nearly Died on the Football Field. He Had a Plan B.

Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped beating after a tackle on “Monday Night Football” in 2023. He wants to be known for more than that.

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Trump Is Met With Mostly Boos at U.S. Open as Security Delays a Match

With the president in attendance at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the men’s final began as hundreds of people were still waiting to go through security screening.

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Sophie Cunningham Avenged Caitlin Clark. Now Sponsors (and the Right) Love Her.

The W.N.B.A.’s Sophie Cunningham is riding her viral moment to endorsements and brand deals. But she doesn’t want to talk politics.

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Nic and Olandria on What the ‘Love Island’ Cameras Missed

The couple kept fans guessing on their romance this season.

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged. Kansas City Is Enchanted.

Chiefs fans have been cheering on their star football player’s romance with the pop star for two years. They have the T-shirts, earrings and baked goods to prove it.

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