Stories by New York Times

Why Golden State became a dynasty

BOSTON — The NBA’s dynasties share certain commonalities that have helped them tip the scales from being run-of-the-mill championship teams to those remembered for decades.

Why is the world’s best swimmer not swimming at the Worlds?

MELBOURNE, Australia — When the women’s 400-meter freestyle final is swum and won Saturday at swimming’s world championships in Budapest, Hungary, the reigning world and Olympic champion in the event, the race’s new world record-holder, will be halfway around the world — and fast asleep.

Uterine cancer is on the rise