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  • A Paean to the Gods (and Shammgods) of New York City Hoops

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    There is little left that defines New York City basketball, save for the Knicks’ eternal search for an impactful lead guard. It’s a search that has always been inflamed, exacerbated and magnified by the abundance of point guards bred by the city. There was the incandescent Pearl Washington, who rode a motorcycle and sometimes wore…

  • Heat Wave Shortens the New York City Triathlon

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    Excessive heat disrupted the New York City Triathlon on Sunday, forcing organizers to shorten the race and make other accommodations for safety. While organizers kept the nearly mile-long swim in the Hudson River, the 24.8-mile bike leg up the West Side Highway was reduced to 12.4 miles, and the 6.2-mile run largely in Central Park…