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Stephanie Apstein

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May 1, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (17) in the dugout following the loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
MLB

Inside the Reds’ Historically Bad Start to the Season

By Stephanie Apstein
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Hitter, Pitcher, Prankster: Shohei Ohtani Is a Triple Threat

By Stephanie Apstein
Shohei Ohtani pitching in Los Angeles’ 8–0 victory over Boston.
MLB

The Day ‘Shotime’ Came to Fenway Park

By Stephanie Apstein
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MLB

Jo Adell Squeezed Out of Angels’ Outstanding Outfield

By Stephanie Apstein
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MLB

Stop Paying Attention to Trevor Bauer

By Stephanie Apstein
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer stands on the mound.
MLB

MLB Suspends Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer for 324 Games

By Stephanie Apstein
MLB Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees Tuesday - Game Action Yankee Stadium 4/12/2022
MLB

Inside Anthony Rizzo’s Resurgence With the Yankees

By Stephanie Apstein
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) delivers the ball to the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of the second game of a baseball double-header Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in New York.
MLB

The Mets Rotation Is Thriving—And It Isn’t Even at Full Strength

By Stephanie Apstein
Aug 6, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
MLB

The Making of a Giants Ace: Inside Logan Webb’s Star Turn

By Stephanie Apstein
Mar 22, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger against the Cincinnati Reds during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
MLB

Cody Bellinger Is MLB’s Happiest Spring Training Strikeout King

By Stephanie Apstein
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MLB

Freddie Freeman to the Rays? Tampa Players Say It’s Possible

By Stephanie Apstein
Oct 8, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) watches warm ups before the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox in game two of the 2021 ALDS at Tropicana Field.
MLB

Inside the Red Sox’ Push to Vaccinate Their Players

By Stephanie Apstein
Pete Alonso was in a “really brutal car accident” on Sunday while driving to spring training, but he says he’s O.K.
MLB

Pete Alonso Says He’s O.K. After ‘Really Brutal Car Accident’

By Stephanie Apstein
Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is greeted by teammate Brandon Nimmo (9) after hitting a grand slam in the fourth inning during a spring training game in 2021 at Clover Park.
MLB

Even With ‘Steve Cohen Tax,’ Mets Leaders Are Grateful to Be Back

By Stephanie Apstein
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred holds a news conference after baseball players and owners voted to approve a new labor agreement, Thursday March 10, 2022, in New York. “I am genuinely thrilled to say Major League Baseball is back and we’re going to play 162 games,” Manfred said. “I want to start by apologizing to our fans. I know the last few months have been difficult.”
MLB

The Battle for Baseball’s Soul Continues

By Stephanie Apstein
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MLB

MLB Is Risking the Entire Season as More Games Are Canceled

By Stephanie Apstein
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred walks to a press conference during an MLB owner's meeting at the Waldorf Astoria on February 10, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Manfred addressed the ongoing lockout of players, which owners put in place after the league's collective bargaining agreement ended on December 1, 2021.
MLB

MLB Owners Fail to Realize Their Own Foolishness

By Stephanie Apstein
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The Troubled Beijing Olympics Come to an End

By Stephanie Apstein, Alex Prewitt and Michael Rosenberg
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Olympics

Inside the Sustained Sorrow of Figure Skating Music

By Stephanie Apstein
Kamila Valieva performing her free skate during the women’s individual figure skating event.
Olympics

Valieva’s Collapse Was a Fitting End to a Controversial Olympics

By Stephanie Apstein
Kamila Valieva (ROC) in the women s figure skating short program during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at Capital Indoor Stadium.
Olympics

It's Time to Raise the Age Minimum in Figure Skating

By Stephanie Apstein
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‘It’s a Necessary Evil of Doing a Snow Sport’

By Stephanie Apstein
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Aerial Skiers Must Overcome Surprising Fear of Heights to Win Big

By Stephanie Apstein
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Olympics

Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue Stick Together On the Ice to Win Bronze

By Stephanie Apstein
Erin Jackson of Team USA wins gold in women’s 500m speed skating.
Olympics

Erin Jackson Wins Historic Gold Medal in Speedskating

By Stephanie Apstein
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Olympics

With Valieva’s Failed Drug Test, The IOC’s System Failed Once Again

By Stephanie Apstein
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Nathan Chen Caps Four-Year Quest for Redemption with Olympic Gold

By Stephanie Apstein
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Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Tragic Loss Gives Her Perspective After Latest Olympic Miscue

By Stephanie Apstein
Mexican figure skater Donovan Carrillo
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Mexico’s Donovan Carrillo Is Living the Olympic Dream

By Stephanie Apstein
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Nathan Chen Is One Step Closer to Elusive Gold Medal

By Stephanie Apstein
Team USA wins silver medal in figure skating at 2022 Beijing Olympics
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Vincent Zhou’s Positive Test Casts a Shadow on U.S. Team’s Silver Medal

By Stephanie Apstein
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Maame Biney’s Alter Ego Gives Her a Competitive Edge and a Clear Mind

By Stephanie Apstein
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Olympics

U.S. Figure Skating Isn’t Too Concerned About Falling Short in the Team Event

By Stephanie Apstein
Australian curler Tahli Gill competes at the Beijing Olympics.
Olympics

Australia's Curling Team Will Compete Against Their Coach

By Stephanie Apstein
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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Luge Equipment

By Stephanie Apstein
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What Is It Really Like Inside the Closed Loop in Beijing?

By Alex Prewitt, Stephanie Apstein, Richard Demak and Michael Rosenberg
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Erin Jackson Is Ready To Make a Statement on Ice

By Stephanie Apstein
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Major League Baseball and the players’ association met Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in the first negotiations between the parties since labor talks broke off Dec. 1.
MLB

‘What Did You Expect?’ MLB, MLBPA Finally Met. Not Much Happened

By Stephanie Apstein
Oct 26, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred before game one of the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park.
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MLB Is Not Even Trying to End the Lockout

By Stephanie Apstein
Oct 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jesse Chavez (60) pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2021 NLCS at Dodger Stadium.
MLB

MLB Players Can’t Stay Silent Anymore During Lockout

By Stephanie Apstein
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Suni Lee Wins SI's 2021 Athlete of the Year Award

By Stephanie Apstein
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Our No-Nonsense, Cut-the-Crap Guide to MLB's Labor War

By Stephanie Apstein
Sep 10, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler (19) walks on the field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
MLB

Philadelphia Failure to Giant Success: Inside Gabe Kapler’s Transformation

By Stephanie Apstein
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park.
MLB

Astros Couldn’t Silence Naysayers—and Never Will

By Stephanie Apstein
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Bregman Still Searching for His Swing Ahead of Game 6

By Stephanie Apstein
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Houston's Season Is On the Brink

By Stephanie Apstein
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Why Is Synchronized, Team-Sanctioned Racism Still Allowed?

By Stephanie Apstein
Houston Astros center fielder Jose Siri (26) celebrates as Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) walks away during the second inning during game two of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park.
MLB

Braves' Big Blunder Puts Game 2 Out of Reach

By Stephanie Apstein
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MLB

Morton's Mystique Grows In Gutty Game 1 Win

By Stephanie Apstein
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (68) pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park.
MLB

Tyler Matzek's Improbable Journey to Immortality in Atlanta

By Stephanie Apstein