Air-Conditioning for Olympians? It Is a ‘High-Performance Decision.’
A spokesman for Team U.S.A. said continuity is key despite the goal of Paris being the “greenest” Olympics. Other countries are planning similar measures.
By Scott Cacciola
I write about interesting people doing interesting things in the worlds of sports and entertainment.
I joined The Times in 2013 as an N.B.A. reporter. I also wrote about running, track and field, and Olympic sports. When the department was disbanded in September 2023, I moved to the Styles desk.
I grew up in Colchester, Vt., and received a bachelor’s degree in English from Middlebury College in 1999. I earned a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in 2002. Before joining The Times, I was staff writer at the Daily Hampshire Gazette, the New Haven Register, the Memphis Commercial Appeal and The Wall Street Journal.
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A spokesman for Team U.S.A. said continuity is key despite the goal of Paris being the “greenest” Olympics. Other countries are planning similar measures.
By Scott Cacciola
There will be no shortage of drama when the Paris Olympics begin in July, but most hearts will be broken in the cutthroat qualifying trials this month.
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After pushing to be in charge of the company’s return to basketball, the Hall of Famer understands the stakes. “If this doesn’t work, everyone’s leaving,” he said.
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By Scott Cacciola and Benjamin Norman
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By Scott Cacciola and Benjamin Hoffman
When the pandemic hit, a company that specializes in 18th-century re-enactment clothing and goods found an unlikely ally: the internet.
By Scott Cacciola
Winners in Paris will get $50,000 each from track and field’s governing body, as Olympic amateurism continues to fade away.
By Victor Mather
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By Scott Cacciola
The rapper and singer, clad in bulky designer sneakers and the official race T-shirt, was a last-minute addition at the NYC Half.
By Scott Cacciola
At Minnesota’s state hockey tournament, outrageously coifed high school stars competed for the best “salad” and “flow.” And then the games began.
By Scott Cacciola
A tear-filled retirement announcement was just the latest instance of Jason and Travis Kelce, two of the toughest guys around, putting their emotions on full display.
By Scott Cacciola
A rebranding effort is underway, yet again, for an N.B.A. franchise that has always struggled to find an identity.
By Scott Cacciola
A manufacturer reintroduced Dark Lilac, a limited-edition ink, to great fanfare. The only problem? The color had changed.
By Scott Cacciola
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By Scott Cacciola
While casino gambling focuses on the Super Bowl itself, online sports books are flooded with options on what Ms. Swift will wear, how she’ll celebrate and more.
By Scott Cacciola
With long Covid ending his own days as an endurance athlete, Matt Fitzgerald opened the doors of his home, creating a fantasy camp for runners with a dream.
By Scott Cacciola
With his Art But Make It Sports social media accounts, LJ Rader connects the drama and pathos of classic artwork to viral moments in sports. And no, he’s not using A.I.
By Scott Cacciola
A playoff system upended old traditions, but a few minor games still manage to stand out. A vat of mayonnaise was spilled and one giant Pop-Tart was harmed along the way.
By Scott Cacciola
The legend of Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito continued to grow, but it was his sharp-dressed agent, Sean Stellato, who had his own star turn on Monday Night Football.
By Scott Cacciola
For nearly 1,000 straight days, Jason Chou has inserted Paddington, the anthropomorphized bear, into absurd situations. He has no plans to stop.
By Scott Cacciola
This year’s race saw a course record broken and a dramatically close women’s contest.
By Scott Cacciola
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Cameron Levins, among the favorites to win the New York City Marathon, runs about 180 miles a week, or nearly 26 miles a day on average.
By Scott Cacciola
New Zealand’s curling team wanted to train with the “big boys” in Canada, and a group of enthusiastic seniors has provided housing, a cheering section and lots of advice.
By Scott Cacciola
Jimmy Butler’s emo persona was as short-lived as it was spectacular. Regardless of his motivation, it kept the Miami Heat’s media day decidedly off-topic.
By Scott Cacciola
An increasing number of elite distance runners don’t wear activity tracking or GPS watches. They think they are better athletes because of it.
By Scott Cacciola
There is no one else quite like Ser-Od Bat-Ochir. The 41-year-old marathoner has represented Mongolia at every major competition since 2003.
By Scott Cacciola
The American runner enters the preliminaries on Wednesday in the 5,000 meters at the world championships in Budapest amid a remarkable year.
By Scott Cacciola
The sports apparel company On made a pandemic-era gamble by launching a track and field team. It will now be on display at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
By Scott Cacciola
There was something novel and fun about the Heat as they pulled off upset after upset as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed.
By Scott Cacciola
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By Scott Cacciola
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Only one team has come back from a 3-1 series deficit in the N.B.A. finals, but the Miami Heat seem confident they can be the second.
By Scott Cacciola
The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.
By Scott Cacciola
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By Scott Cacciola
The Heat, just the second eighth seed to reach the championship round, nearly blew a 3-0 series lead against the Celtics. Next they face the top-seeded Denver Nuggets.
By Scott Cacciola
The Heat let a 3-0 series lead slip away in the Eastern Conference finals with sloppy play, bad shooting and disappearing acts by their stars.
By Scott Cacciola
Boston hadn’t looked like the team that went to the N.B.A. finals last season — or like a team that wanted to get there this year.
By Scott Cacciola
Butler has shaped the Miami Heat in his no-quit, self-assured image, which is bad news for a reeling Boston team that is one loss from elimination in the Eastern Conference finals.
By Scott Cacciola
The Miami Heat have nine undrafted players — more than any other N.B.A. team. “When you’re in that position,” one player said, “you’re willing to do anything.”
By Scott Cacciola
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By Scott Cacciola
Tatum said after Game 6 that he is “one of the best basketball players in the world.” But for the first three quarters against the 76ers, he sure didn’t look like it.
By Scott Cacciola
Harden, the Sixers guard, summoned the scoring machine he had been for previous teams but had not been in Games 2 and 3, and Philadelphia tied its second-round series with Boston, 2-2.
By Scott Cacciola
Curry’s 50 points were the most ever in a Game 7, helping Golden State survive a contentious first-round series with Sacramento.
By Scott Cacciola
Sacramento, which hasn’t won a playoff series in 19 seasons, is using its youth to its advantage against the defending champions.
By Scott Cacciola
Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State’s Kevon Looney does “Joga.”
By Scott Cacciola
Golden State beat Sacramento to earn its first win of the playoffs, but in doing so reinforced a troubling trend from the regular season.
By Kris Rhim
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By Scott Cacciola
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By Scott Cacciola
On Monday, the 127th edition of the Boston Marathon served up its usual grab bag of triumphs, small calamities and a Kenyan sweep.
By Scott Cacciola
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By Talya Minsberg and Scott Cacciola
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By Scott Cacciola
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Hellen Obiri moved from Kenya to Boulder, Colo., to chase a running accomplishment she has yet to achieve: dominance in the marathon.
By Talya Minsberg and Scott Cacciola
Kipchoge, who will run his first Boston Marathon on Monday, holds the world record for 26.2 miles. This is what happens when mere mortals try to keep his pace.
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A loss to the Nuggets dropped the champions to 9-30 away from home.
By Scott Cacciola
For the vertically gifted, every day of the year means standing out. But March can be particularly maddening.
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Erik Sowinski is a professional pacer, a talented runner who is in high demand on starting lines, and nowhere to be found at the finish.
By Scott Cacciola
Olli Hoare, one of the world’s top middle-distance runners, has excelled with a combination of travel, the right kind of stress and his favorite soft drink.
By Scott Cacciola
After his first practice with the Dallas Mavericks since being traded from the Nets, Kyrie Irving said he felt nothing but “genuine love” from his new team.
By Scott Cacciola
The Nets guard, who will be a free agent this summer, wants out of Brooklyn just months after he caused an uproar by linking to an antisemitic film on social media.
By Tania Ganguli, Scott Cacciola and Sopan Deb
Everyone knew he was close to surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s career scoring record in 1984. Opponents still couldn’t stop him.
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James drew closer to the N.B.A. career scoring record ahead of games in New York, but the Celtics proved again why they have been one of his great adversaries over the past 20 years.
By Scott Cacciola
Boston beat Golden State and has the N.B.A.’s best record. But the Celtics aren’t perfect, and neither is their star.
By Scott Cacciola
Newer players like Moses Moody, 20, struggle for playing time but embrace the challenge to prove themselves. “I try to take in as much as I can,” he said.
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San Antonio set a single-game N.B.A. attendance record by welcoming a crowd of 68,323 on Friday. The Spurs lost, but longtime fans savored the chance to celebrate in the team’s former home.
By Scott Cacciola
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is great at snagging his team’s missed shots. His childhood may be the secret to his muscle.
By Scott Cacciola
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard, is having a career season as one of the N.B.A.’s top scorers. He’s had a little help from his childhood friends.
By Scott Cacciola
Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.
By Scott Cacciola
Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)
By Scott Cacciola
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.
By Scott Cacciola
Boston was the best defensive team last season en route to the N.B.A. finals. Not so much this year. A scorching offense has helped them to the best record this year.
By Scott Cacciola
Dr. Hillary Cauthen had said in her civil complaint that Primo, a former San Antonio guard, exposed himself to her and that the team did not take appropriate steps to protect her or others.
By Jenny Vrentas and Scott Cacciola
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By Scott Cacciola
Irving, the Nets guard, has faced backlash since he promoted an antisemitic film on social media last month.
By Tania Ganguli and Sopan Deb