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Senior softball leagues play on through the pandemic.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 27, 2021 What to Read This Weekend Softball in Boca Raton, Fla.Saul Martinez for The New York Times The virus may still rage throughout the United States, but in senior leagues across the country, softball is an essential lifeline. According to the International Senior Softball Association, there are 5,000 teams of players 50 and older in the United States. Abby Ellin writes that her 83-year-old father is one of the players. "I'm not as good as I used to be, but I'm alive," Sy Ellin said, as he wrapped a support belt around his waist like a corset. He has been playing for 60 years. Read the full article here. What to Watch This Weekend Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among those playing in the World Golf Championships event in Florida.Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images All times are Eastern. Golf The World Golf Championship event that has been played in Mexico since 2017 has been moved to Florida, a hub of virus-era sports. The limited field includes the world's top 50 players and those at the top of world tours. Among those in action at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla., are Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas. (Coverage of the final round: Sunday, noon to 2:30 p.m., Golf Channel; 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. NBC.) Soccer Another strong weekend of Premier League action. Imperious Manchester City, clear in first by 10 points, hosts West Ham United, who are amazingly in fourth. (Saturday, 7:25 a.m., NBCSN.) Another overachiever, third place Leicester City, hosts Arsenal, who are mired in 11th. (Sunday, 7 a.m., NBCSN.) And the marquee matchup is fifth-place Chelsea against second-place Manchester United. (Sunday, 11:25 a.m., NBCSN.) Rugby There are few rivalries in rugby more fierce than the one between Wales and England, who meet in the Six Nations Tournament. Wales (2-0) is tied with France at the top, while England (1-0-1) was surprised by Scotland and needs to win to keep its hopes alive. (Saturday, 2:30 p.m., NBCSN.) Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT GET MORE SPORTS IN YOUR INBOX Go behind the N.B.A.'s curtain with Marc Stein, and follow our chief soccer correspondent, Rory Smith, in his newsletter, "On Soccer." Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Sports from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018