Danielle Allentuck
The New York Times
Maryland, United States
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Past articles by Danielle:
What I Learned as a New York Times Fellow
During my one-of-a-kind year as a reporter, I grew tougher, gained wisdom from colleagues and covered the N.F.L. draft from my parents’ basement. → Read More
Regan Smith: No Swimming, No Olympics, No Graduation. No Complaints.
Smith, 18, set two world records last summer and seemed primed for the Tokyo Games. When they were postponed, she focused on what she could do rather than what she couldn’t. → Read More
Youth Baseball Tournament in Missouri Draws Scrutiny
Some 40 teams gathered over the weekend, with uneven social-distancing practices, making epidemiologists cringe. → Read More
Maggie Haney, Elite Gymnastics Coach, Is Suspended for 8 Years
Haney was accused of verbal abuse and mistreatment of athletes, which included forcing them to train through injuries. → Read More
Mekhi Becton, the Jets’ Top Draft Pick, ‘Moves People Like Furniture’
Becton is 6-foot-7 and weighs 364 pounds, but his array of skills tipped the scales for the Jets. → Read More
Giants and Jets Take Offensive Tackles Early in the N.F.L. Draft
The Giants chose Georgia’s Andrew Thomas at No. 4, and the Jets picked Mekhi Becton in the 11th spot. → Read More
Giants and Jets Scream for Help With Early N.F.L. Draft Picks
Both teams are committed to developing their young quarterbacks. How long that development will take depends on success in this year’s draft. → Read More
What’s That Racket on the Roof?
An improvised tennis court above the streets of Italy, a Tom Brady sighting and one-liners on Twitter. Here’s your day of (no) sports. → Read More
Who Is Tua Tagovailoa? A Great Mystery of the Draft
The Alabama quarterback was brilliant when healthy enough to play, but an array of injuries has raised doubts about his N.F.L. prospects. → Read More
Conferences Petition N.C.A.A., Seeking to Cut Sports
Five college conferences have asked for a relaxing of requirements because of financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
The XFL Files for Bankruptcy After Canceling Season
The filing by the XFL’s parent company, Alpha Entertainment, came after Covid-19 forced the rebooted league to lay off staffers and suspend operations in its first season in 19 years. → Read More
Too Young to Qualify for the 2020 Olympics? Not Anymore
Female gymnasts born in 2005 will be eligible to compete at the 2021 Olympic Games. Plus it’s all in the family for Mets practicing at home, and horse racing continues in Nebraska. → Read More
Pitching’s Outsiders: ‘No One Wants to Play Catch With Us’
Sidearm and submarine hurlers now have an organization dedicated to advancing their cause and challenging the ideal of throwing overhand. → Read More
Back on the Field, Yoenis Cespedes Is Mum About What Kept Him Away
The Mets hope the two-time All-Star outfielder, sidelined by injuries since 2018, can return to form. → Read More
Players’ Union Pushes Back on M.L.B.’s Portrayal of Astros Investigation
Tony Clark, the head of the union, said the league had initially indicated it did not intend to punish any Astros players, contradicting Commissioner Rob Manfred. → Read More
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot, Is Accused of Punching a Boy in the Back
The police are investigating. → Read More
New York City Triathlon Is Canceled Because of Heat Warnings
The decision came a day after Mayor de Blasio urged race directors not to hold the event on Sunday, when temperatures in the high 90s are expected. → Read More
Megan Rapinoe Steals the Show at the Women’s World Cup Parade
After a parade up Broadway, Rapinoe said, “We have to love more and hate less.” → Read More
A Team and a Parade for Everyone
Some flew thousands of miles. Others took the subway downtown. Boys and girls, old and young celebrated the World Cup champions. → Read More
When the Closer Isn’t Closing
Edwin Diaz, acquired by the Mets in the off-season, has struggled in the ninth inning. → Read More