His shift in outlook is one that the entire desk has had to make since the coronavirus pandemic forced organized sports around the world to postpone or suspend competition. Some articles detail lost seasons, but others reveal ways in which people found new ways to play — or contribute. Talya Minsberg, an assistant Sports editor, wrote about people across the United States turning to jogging as a way to safely exercise while practicing social distancing. The desk has also been publishing features on sports that typically are not as frequently covered by The Times, like a report from Mr. Waldstein on cheating in chess. Mr. Archibold said many readers were looking for “counterprogramming,” stories that offer a break from coronavirus coverage.

Source: International New York Times April 05, 2020 17:26 UTC