Red Sox 8, Yankees 0: Yankees’ Run Production Still Missing, Along With Explanations

The pitching has not been perfect, as Saturday’s 8-0 defeat at the hands of the surging Red Sox would indicate. But the offense has been the real culprit.

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Roundup: Phillies’ Streak Reaches Five as They Outlast the Indians

Freddy Galvis homered and hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning Saturday night to lead the host Philadelphia Phillies to their fifth straight win, 4-3, over the Cleveland Indians.

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Spurs 124, Thunder 92: Sublime Start Propels Spurs Past Thunder

LaMarcus Aldridge had 38 points, and the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder, 124-92, on Saturday night, never trailing in Game 1 of the second-round series.

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Lucie Safarova Wins Prague Open for 7th Career WTA Title

Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic came from a set down to win the Prague Open, overcoming Sam Stosur of Australia 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the final on Saturday.

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Sanya Richards-Ross Takes 'Victory Lap' at Penn Relays

Sanya Richards-Ross called her final race at the Penn Relays her "victory lap." Anchoring the U.S. women's 1600 relay, the three-time Olympian and three-time gold medalist had a huge lead going into her leg, making her trot around Franklin Field in front of nearly 45,000 spectators giving her a standing ovation all the more special.

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Rosberg on Pole in Russia as Hamilton's Car Fails Again

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg took pole position for the Russian Grand Prix while Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton was 10th after another car failure ended his qualifying session early on Saturday.

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Stuard Takes One-Shot Lead at Wet Zurich Classic

Brian Stuard completed his second straight bogey-free round to take a one-shot lead in the waterlogged Zurich Classic.

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Day Out: Jeff Daniels Takes a Baseball Break From ‘Blackbird’

The Emmy-winning actor visits the Met’s baseball card exhibition between Broadway performances.

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Roundup: Last-Place Leafs Secure Top Pick in N.H.L. Draft

Although the team’s president, Brendan Shanahan, would provide no hints, Toronto is likely to pick the American center Auston Matthews.

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Goff and Wentz Topped the N.F.L. Draft, but Their Fantasy Outlook Is Dim

A dominant offensive line gives new Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott a great chance to be the best fantasy rookie.

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Tiebreaker by Steven Mendoza Lifts N.Y.C.F.C.

Mendoza broke a tie in the 73rd minute, and New York City F.C. beat the Vancouver Whitecaps, 3-2, on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, ending a seven-game winless streak.

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Calm Conforto Keeps Collecting Hits as Mets Win Eighth Straight

Conforto continued to display his quiet talent, going 3 for 4 with three runs batted in, as the Mets topped the San Francisco Giants, 6-5, at Citi Field.

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Ignoring Linemen for the First Time, the Giants Focus on Pass Defense

After years of focusing on the offensive and defensive lines, and spending the commensurate draft capital, the Giants used the 2016 draft to shore up their perimeter.

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Jets May Be Judged on Christian Hackenberg and Players They Could Not Land

The Jets fortified their defense and landed a Penn State quarterback in the second round after trying to trade up in the first.

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Lightning 4, Islanders 1: Lightning Use Fast Start to Even Series Against the Islanders

The Islanders couldn’t make up an early deficit as Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop recovered from a dismal Game 1 performance.

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With Separate Styles, Two Defenders Merge as a Force for the Predators

Shea Weber and Roman Josi, with two different styles, present one very big problem for opponents on the ice.

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Roundup: Michigan State Quarterback Waits His Turn in Draft

Connor Cook was selected by Oakland with the second pick of the fourth round on Saturday in Chicago.

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Roundup: Newcastle Win Keeps Relegation at Bay

Newcastle moved out of the English Premier League relegation zone after a superb free kick in the second half by midfielder Andros Townsend gave the Magpies a 1-0 win at home over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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Keeping Score: Not You Again! David Price and Yankees Are Familiar Adversaries

Price, in his first season of a seven-year, $217 million contract with Boston, ranks second to Frank Tanana in the number of starts against New York in the divisional era.

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On Pro Basketball: Battered and Bloodied, the Clippers Are Shown the Door, Again

Perennially unable to surmount misfortune, Los Angeles, their stars injured, lost the last four games of their series with the Trail Blazers.

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Ties After Three Periods Send the Fans to Twitter

ESPN’s John Buccigross created a friendly online game in which hockey enthusiasts guess which player will score the winning goal in overtime.

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Extra Bases: Padres Count on a Career .200 Hitter to Guide Them to Contention

The Padres, who have not reached the playoffs in a decade, gave Andy Green his first major league managing job last October.

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The Birth of Hack-a-Shaq

The tactic of off-ball intentional fouls, which the N.B.A. wants to halt because it tends to make games longer and uglier, was devised by Mavericks Coach Don Nelson in 1997.

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Blackie Sherrod, Texas Sportswriter His Peers Loved Swiping Lines From, Dies at 96

Mr. Sherrod, voted the state’s best 16 times, was admired for his lively style and for mentoring Dan Jenkins and other younger writers.

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More Machine Than Man, an Electric Umpire’s Call of the Future

In 1950, the Brooklyn Dodgers trotted out a forerunner to modern technology during spring training: a machine designed to call strikes.

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Trail Blazers 106, Clippers 103 | Portland wins series, 4-2: Trail Blazers Eliminate the Gritty but Undermanned Clippers

Damian Lillard scored 28 points for Portland, which overcame a 2-0 series deficit and will next face the Golden State Warriors.

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Luke Walton Agrees to Become Lakers’ Next Coach

The Lakers grabbed Walton just five days after they fired Byron Scott, who led the 16-time N.B.A. champions to the two worst seasons in franchise history.

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Sports Briefing | Tennis: Safarova to Face Stosur

Second-seeded Lucie Safarova and fourth-seeded Sam Stosur advanced to the Prague Open final.

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Sports Briefing | Golf: Two Share Zurich Lead

Jamie Lovemark and Jhonattan Vegas shared the lead at 11 under par in the Zurich Classic in Avondale, La., when second-round play was suspended because of darkness.

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Sports Briefing | College Sports: Dismissals in Penn State Case Stand

Prosecutors said they would not appeal a ruling that threw out some criminal charges against three former Penn State administrators related to their handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.

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Sports Briefing | Track and Field: Relay Win for Penn State

Brannon Kidder led Penn State to the distance medley relay championship at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

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Roundup: Late Goal Lifts Stars in Round 2 Opener

The Stars’ Radek Faksa socred the tiebreaking goal with less than five minutes left in the game as the Western Conference’s top two teams opened their best-of-seven series.

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Red Sox 4, Yankees 2: Blasts by Ortiz and Rodriguez Resuscitate a Dormant Rivalry

David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez hit homers as Boston defeated the Yankees in the teams’ first meeting this season.

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Roundup: Pacers Rout Raptors to Force Game 7

Paul George had 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers used a big fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors, 101-83.

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Mets 13, Giants 1: Mets Set Team Record With 12-Run Inning Against Giants

Aside from the Mets’ one-inning run total, Yoenis Cespedes helped set franchise records for most R.B.I. in an inning (six) and most consecutive games with an extra-base hit (nine).

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In Round 2, Giants Snare Receiver With a Familiar Style

On Friday, with the 40th overall selection and the ninth of the second round, the Giants selected Oklahoma’s Sterling Shepard, giving Eli Manning another target.

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Continuing Recent Trend, Jets Draft a Quarterback

The Jets selected Christian Hackenberg of Penn State in the second round of the N.F.L. draft. It was the fourth year in a row the Jets have drafted a quarterback.

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Red Bulls 4, F.C. Dallas 0: Red Bulls Pile On the Goals for a Second Straight Victory

The Red Bulls defeated F.C. Dallas on the strength of three goals in the second half.

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Lovemark and Vegas Top Zurich Classic Leaderboard

Jamie Lovemark and Jhonattan Vegas shared the Zurich Classic lead at 11 under Friday when second-round play was suspended because of darkness.

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Ocean Racers Brace for Solo Treks

Several top ocean racers are ready for the Transat, the world’s oldest solo trans-Atlantic race from Plymouth, England, to New York.

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Tommy Kono, Weight-Lifting Champion Raised in Internment Camp, Dies at 85

Kono learned to lift as a child in a Japanese-American detention camp during World War II and went on to win two Olympic gold medals in the sport.

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Roundup: Szczur’s Slam Propels Cubs Over the Braves

Szczur, a midgame defensive replacement, hit his first career grand slam during a five-run eighth inning as the Cubs broke away to defeat the Braves.

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Roundup: Draft Day 2 Opens Heavy on Defense

The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected U.C.L.A. linebacker Myles Jack with the 36th overall pick in the N.F.L. draft, and the Cleveland Browns selected Oklahoma State defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah.

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Improvements on the Field and on the Mets’ Balance Sheet

Citi Field’s financial picture improved significantly with the Mets’ on-field success last year.

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Being Center of Attention Is Old News for Darron Lee, the Jets’ Speedy First-Round Linebacker

Darron Lee’s mother, Candice, is a weekend anchor for the NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, and she says that her son always had a little swagger. “Some of that is me saying: ‘Be proud of who you are. You’re a good kid.”

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Draft Serves as Free Advertising for Buckeyes

Coach Urban Meyer knows how valuable it is for his program’s potential recruits watch marquee players have their names called in the first round.

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Nyquist Follows in Path of American Pharoah

American Pharoah came into the Derby off rousing wins in two races in Arkansas, then won the Derby as the favorite and went on to become racing’s first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.

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Derby Contenders Find a Cozy Warm-Up Spot Near Churchill

No matter what happens in the 142nd Kentucky Derby on May 7, some trainers have found a comfort zone for preparation at nearby Keeneland, which is small and picturesque.

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Zverev Upsets Goffin for BMW Open Semifinal Against Thiem

Alexander Zverev of Germany upset top seed David Goffin 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the BMW Open semifinals.

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Ibrahimovic Leads P.S.G. to 4-0 Rout of Rennes With Double

Paris St Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two goals and set up another as the runaway Ligue 1 champions thrashed Stade Rennes 4-0 on a wet evening in Paris on Friday.

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N.H.L. Draft Lottery Promises a Bit More Excitement This Year

In a draft lottery similar to the N.B.A.’s, teams in the N.H.L. will compete for the top three picks, not just the first one as in past years.

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Sports of The Times: Jake Arrieta Shows He’s Human, Despite Accusations to the Contrary

Arrieta’s pitching has been so good this season that some commentators can’t resist questioning his integrity. It hasn’t slowed him down.

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At N.F.L. Draft, Combustion When a Bong, a Gas Mask and Social Media Mix

Offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil, whom many expected to be picked third over all, slipped to 13th after a video surfaced unexpectedly on Twitter just minutes before the draft began.

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He Said He Was 17, but High School Basketball Player May Be Closer to 30

A student and standout athlete who immigrated from South Sudan to Canada was arrested after it was revealed that he misrepresented his age.

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Marlins All-Star Dee Gordon Suspended 80 Games for Doping

Gordon, the reigning National League batting champion, was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for exogenous testosterone and clostebol.

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Formula One: Formula One Prepares Another Major Overhaul

Just two years after introducing a radical new technical formula, Grand Prix racing is planning another new set of regulations.

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On the Runway: At the N.F.L. Draft, Ezekiel Elliott Brings Back the Crop Top

When it comes to an athlete creating a signature garment, the new Dallas Cowboy is ahead of the game.

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One of the Greatest Seasons in Sports History

A year after avoiding relegation, Leicester City is on the verge of a Premier League title.

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Will Roger Federer Win Major Title No. 18 At Roland Garros?

Roger Federer has seen his quest to add to his 17 Grand Slam titles stall over the past three years. The 34-year-old is the most accomplished player in the history of the men’s game, with three more majors than his closest rivals Pete Sampras and Rafael Nadal. Federer dominated the game from 2004 to 2010, [...]

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Jets Take Darron Lee, the Latest in a Long Line of Defensive Picks

The Jets’ draft philosophy, as explained by General Manager Mike Maccagnan, is not to let decisions be swayed by needs.

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Capitals 4, Penguins 3: T. J. Oshie’s Hat Trick Powers Capitals Past Penguins

Oshie completed a hat trick in overtime to give the Capitals a home victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Top Seeded Kuznetsova, Safarova in Semis of Prague Open

Top-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova rallied to defeat Monica Puig of Puerto Rico 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and advance to the Prague Open semifinals on Thursday

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Brian Stuard Shoots 64 to Take Zurich Classic Lead

Brian Stuard shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to top the leaderboard in the suspended first round of the Zurich Classic.

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Lance Armstrong Asking Judge to End Government Lawsuit

Lance Armstrong has asked a federal judge to end a lawsuit against him by the U.S. government that seeks to recover millions of dollars in sponsorship money the U.S. Postal Service paid to his cycling teams.

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Sports Briefing | Horse Racing: $1 Million Bonus Is Offered for Horse Race Sweep

A $1 million bonus is being offered to any horse that sweeps this year’s Pacific Classic, Awesome Again Stakes and Breeders’ Cup Classic, three Grade 1 Southern California races.

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Villarreal Strike Late Against Liverpool, Sevilla Draw at Shakhtar

Villarreal's Adrian Lopez produced a stinging sucker punch in stoppage time to leave Liverpool reeling and move the Spaniards closer to a maiden European final after their Europa League last four first leg clash finished 1-0 on Thursday.

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In Eli Apple, Giants Add a Defensive Force With 10th Pick

Every N.F.L. team endlessly plans for the first night of the league’s draft. They consider numerous possibilities for how teams picking before them.

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Roundup: Hawks Oust the Celtics to Reach the 2nd Round

Paul Millsap had 17 points and 8 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics, 104-92, on Thursday night to advance to the second round of the N.B.A. playoffs.

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Keeping Score: Better New York Team? Numbers Say Mets

Things changed last August as the Mets surged and the Yankees flattened out. This season, the Yankees are floundering at 8-12. The Mets are 13-7.

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Roundup: Quick Hit Aside, Jake Arrieta Wins 16th Straight Decision

Arrieta’s bid for a second straight no-hitter was dashed on his fifth pitch. His Wrigley Field scoreless streak ended at 52 2/3 innings.

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Laremy Tunsil Falls in N.F.L. Draft After Drug Video Surfaces

The Mississippi offensive tackle was expected to be a top-five pick before a video of him apparently smoking marijuana was posted to his Twitter account.

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On Pro Basketball: Good for Porzingis? Then Carmelo Anthony Is Good for the Knicks

Jeff Van Gundy, the commentator and former Knicks coach, has a good argument for not totally rebuilding around Kristaps Porzingis.

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On Pro Basketball: Jason Terry’s Last Lesson in Chemistry for Distracted Rockets

With the Rockets’ dysfunctional season teetering on a cliff, Terry rallied the Rockets to prolong their series against the Warriors, if only a couple of days.

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Rams Select Jared Goff With No. 1 Pick in N.F.L. Draft

The selection of the quarterback from California is the latest move by a team trying to re-establish itself in Southern California after two decades in St. Louis.

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As Sharks Buckled, Goalie Martin Jones Announced His Arrival

Jones eliminated the Kings, his former team, in the first round of the N.H.L. playoffs, continuing to make the most of his first season with San Jose.

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N.F.L. Draft: Sometimes You Get Manning, Sometimes Ryan Leaf

With quarterbacks expected to go 1-2 in this week’s N.F.L. draft, a look at some other times that happened.

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On the Runway: The Olympic Fashion Unveil Begins

Balancing fashion and function for the opening ceremony in Rio.

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Retired N.F.L. Players Appeal Ruling on Concussion Settlement

Some former N.F.L. players have objected to the settlement because of the way C.T.E. is treated in the deal.

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Sports of The Times: Female Journalists Fight Venom by Facing It on Camera

Two sports journalists decided to publicly address the vile messages they receive on social media, comments like “please kill yourrself I will provide the bleach.”

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For N.F.L. Draft, Carson Wentz Has Everything but Pedigree

The only thing missing from the top-rated quarterback’s otherwise marquee-ready résumé is being from prestigious college program.

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Warriors 114, Rockets 81 | Golden State Wins Series, 4-1: No Curry? No Problem, as Warriors Eliminate Rockets

Golden State routed Houston as it showed it was more than just one man.

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Trail Blazers 108, Clippers 98 | Portland Leads Series, 3-2: Trail Blazers Rally Late to Push Depleted Clippers to the Edge

Portland heads home with a three-games-to-two lead in the series.

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Predators 2, Ducks 1 | Nashville Wins Series, 4-3: Predators Oust Ducks and Reach Second Round

Nashville won a Game 7 for the first time in franchise history.

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Russia Tops Doping in 2014, Athletics Has Most Cases

Russia was responsible for more doping violations than any other country in 2014, while track and field was the sport with the worst doping record over the year, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency.

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Sports Briefing | College Sports: N.C.A.A. Board Approves Anti-Discrimination Measure

The N.C.A.A. Board of Governors on Wednesday adopted an anti-discrimination measure that would affect the way the N.C.A.A. evaluates bids to host sporting events.

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Sports Briefing | College Sports: Kentucky Loses Sixth Player

Forward Batouly Camara on Monday became the sixth player to leave the Kentucky women’s team since October.

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Sports Briefing | Olympics: Veterans Lead U.S. Olympic Basketball Team

The four-time Olympians Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings headline the United States women’s basketball team heading to the Rio Games.

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N.B.A. Roundup: David Blatt Is Said to Have Discussed Knicks Job With Phil Jackson

Jackson, the president of the Knicks, met with Blatt on Monday to discuss the team’s coaching vacancy, according to a person briefed on their discussion.

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Mets 5, Reds 2: Matt Harvey Steadies Himself After a Shaky Beginning

Harvey allowed a home run to the first batter of the game but then settled down, pitching six innings in a victory over the Reds.

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Roundup: Dustin Pedroia’s Grand Slam Powers Red Sox; Nintendo Sells Control of Mariners

Dustin Pedroia had a grand slam and a solo home run, David Ortiz passed two Hall of Fame Red Sox on the extra-base hitting list, and host Boston beat the Atlanta Braves, 9-4.

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Islanders 5, Lightning 3: First-Period Burst Helps Islanders Grab Series Lead Against Lightning

Shane Prince scored twice in a three-goal first period, and John Tavares had a goal and an assist as the Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-3.

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Beach Volleyball Olympic qualification demystified - Articles

Let’s face it: The qualifying process is really confusing. So here you go, everything you wanted to know about the 2016 Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualification but were afraid to ask. And there’s a simple summary at the bottom once you get through the explanations. Would you like to be one of the 24 beach volleyball teams in the Rio Olympics? First, you must participate in a minimum of 12 FIVB Olympic Qualification tournaments between January 1, 2015, and June 12, 2016. Once you’ve done that, there are five ways to qualify: 1. Host the Olympics. Evandro Goncalves/Pedro Solberg and Larissa Franca/Talita Antunes of Brazil are the designated host teams. 2. Win the 2015 World Championships in the Netherlands. Alison Cerutti/Bruno Schmidt and Agatha Bednarczuk/Barbara Seixas of Brazil did that. They are in. Yes, the Brazilian teams are now sipping a caipirinha (that’s like a Brazilian Mai Tai) in the shade, watching the rest of the world battle it out for the remaining Olympic berths. 3. The 15 highest-ranked teams as of June 13, 2016 will each earn berths in the Olympics. Rankings are determined by a team’s 12 highest finishes in Grand Slam and Open tournaments during the Qualification period (January 1, 2015 to June 12, 2016). However, there is a maximum of two teams per country, so if you’re 10th-ranked Juliana Felisberta/Maria Antonelli of Brazil, 14th-ranked Karin Holtwick/Ilka Semmler of Germany, 17th-ranked Jen Kessy/Emily Day, or 15th-ranked Tri Bourne and John Hyden, you can’t qualify unless you overtake one of your countrymen. Only FIVB Grand...

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Alex Rodriguez Returns to Sputtering Yankees Lineup

Rodriguez, hitting .145, with two home runs and six R.B.I., missed the last two games after tweaking an oblique muscle.

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Blues Have an Embarrassment of Riches as They Enter the Second Round

In explaining the St. Louis Blues’ playoff series victory, it is easy to start at goaltender Brian Elliott. But he is far from the only reason the Blues advanced.

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Top three seeds USC, Pepperdine, Florida State dominate tournaments - Articles

The top three seeds dominated their NCAA beach tournaments this past weekend. Top-ranked USC dominated the Outrigger Resorts Aloha Invitational without dropping a match, beating Hawaii twice and also Grand Canyon. Second-ranked Pepperdine triumphed in the inaugural West Coast Conference (WCC) championships, posting wins over Saint Mary's (3-2, 5-0) and Loyola Marymount (5-0). And No. 3 Florida State flew through the first Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) championship, with a 3-2 win over LSU and 5-0 victories over South Carolina, UAB, South Carolina, and Georgia State. The Aloha Invitational featured an expanded field of USC, Hawaii, Long Beach, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Grand Canyon, and Washington. The final win against Hawaii was USC Head Coach Anna Collier's 100th, the first coach to reach that milestone in her sport. The inaugural WCC Championship field consisted of Pepperdine, University of San Francisco (USF), Santa Clara, Saint Mary's, Pacific, Loyola, and Portland. The double elimination format was filled with upsets, as sixth-seeded Loyola defeated third-seed Santa Clara (4-1), and second-seeded USF (5-0). Fourth-seeded Saint Mary's surprised No. 3 Santa Clara (4-1) and No. 2 USF (3-2). In the end Pepperdine restored order in a 5-0 win over St. Mary's. On the other side of the country, Florida State walked away with the first Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) title. Florida State, Georgia State, South Carolina, LSU, Florida Atlantic, Tulane, Florida International, and UAB competed at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson, Ga. Georgia State eked out a 3-2 semifinal victory over LSU when Georgia State's No. 4 pair Brooke Weiner/Natalie...

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On Baseball: For Dusty Baker, a Life in Baseball Trying Not to Be Defined

Age? Race? Baker’s new job is to get the most out of the Nationals, period.

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On Pro Football: Why Wait? N.F.L.’s Riches Lure More Underclassmen to Draft

This year, 96 underclassmen with college eligibility remaining entered the N.F.L. draft, second to the 98 who left early in 2014.

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With Brazil in Turmoil, Rio Counts Down to Olympics

With 100 days until Rio de Janeiro hosts the Summer Games, organizers say they are insulated from the country’s array of problems.

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Video Offers Proof That Disqualified Triathlete Cut Course

Video from a fixed camera along the marathon course at the 2015 Ironman Canada shows Julie Miller, the first finisher in her age group, passing by only once on a two-lap course.

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Rangers 10, Yankees 1: Rangers Pound Luis Severino and Yankees

Severino gave up five runs in the third inning, and the Yankees’ offense mustered only one run in a loss at Texas.

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Roundup: White Sox’ Streak at Five as Sale and Offense Shine

Starter Chris Sale went eight innings, giving up just one run and four hits, and Chicago battered Toronto for 10 runs and 15 hits in a road rout.

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Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Manziel Is Indicted

The former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was indicted Tuesday in Dallas on allegations by his ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley that he hit her and threatened to kill her.

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Sports Briefing | Tennis: Nadal Wants Files Public

Rafael Nadal wrote to the president of the International Tennis Federation, David Haggerty, and asked for his drug test results and blood profile records to be made public.

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Sports Briefing | Baseball: Details in Smuggling Case

Baseball players paid a South Florida-based smuggling ring more than $15 million to leave Cuba in secretive ventures.

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Sports Briefing | Basketball: Parker Off Olympic Squad

Candace Parker, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, said she had learned last week that she would not be included on the United States women’s basketball roster for the Rio Games.

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Sports Briefing | Hockey: Flyers Forward Suspended

The N.H.L. barred Philadelphia forward Brayden Schenn for the first three games of next season for a high hit on Washington’s T. J. Oshie on Sunday.

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Sports Briefing | Fencing: Italian Great Ends Career

Valentina Vezzali, 42, a six-time Olympic champion, helped Italy win a silver medal at the team world championships in Rio de Janeiro, her final event.

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Roundup: Fourth-Quarter Rally Gives Raptors a 3-2 Series Edge

The Raptors overcame 39 points from Paul George and a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

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Arm Woes Are Drawback of the Yankees’ Fast Pitches

Arm injuries are plaguing the current generation of pitchers, and the Yankees are no exception.

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Shaun Livingston, Stephen Curry’s Fill-In, Takes a Far Different Approach

Livingston, who has assumed the starting point guard role for Golden State with Stephen Curry injured, has a more inside-out style. He had only 12 3-point attempts all season.

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Aging Runners Find Help for a Question: How Slow Will I Get?

Thanks to Ray Fair, a Yale statistician, runners have an exact schedule that will predict how their performance will decline as they age.

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Travis d’Arnaud’s Misfortune Is Kevin Plawecki’s Opportunity

Various ailments, the latest being a right rotator cuff strain, have kept d’Arnaud from living up to his potential.

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Sons Make Marketing Deal to Perpetuate Yogi Berra’s Legacy

Yogi Berra’s three sons entered a new deal with Steiner Sports to market Berra’s name and likeness and sell remaining pieces of his collection of memorabilia.

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Use of Motor Results in Ban and Fine for a Belgian Cyclist

Riding for her national team in a cyclocross race in January, Femke van den Driessche, 19, was found to have a small motor and battery in the frame of her bike that was controlled by a switch hidden under its handlebar tape.

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Dallas Grand Jury Indicts Football's Manziel for Domestic Violence

Former U.S. football star Johnny Manziel was charged on Tuesday with hitting his former girlfriend, the latest in a string of setbacks for a quarterback whose erratic play and partying prompted the Cleveland Browns to cut him from the team in March.

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British Cycling Announces Review After Suspending Technical Director

British Cycling have suspended technical director Shane Sutton and will form an independent review of its performance program following allegations of discrimination by rider Jess Varnish, the governing body said on Tuesday.

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Alan Quine, a Newcomer to Islanders, Introduces Himself as a Playoff Standout

Quine, 23, who only joined the team for the last two games of the regular season, has become a catalyst in the playoffs.

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Rangers, Lately Used to Long Playoff Runs, Reflect on Early Exit

After 76 playoff games over four seasons, the Rangers had only five this year.

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Roundup: City Escapes With a Tie Against Real Madrid

Real Madrid dominated late in the game but failed to capitalize with a goal in a scoreless draw in the first leg of a Champions League semifinal.

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Skip Bayless Is Leaving ESPN

Bayless, who debates Stephen A. Smith on the network’s “First Take” program, is believed to be headed to Fox Sports.

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2016 N.H.L. Playoffs: Eastern Conference Semifinals

The semifinals feature four teams trying to shake postseason disappointments: Capitals versus Penguins, and Lightning versus Islanders.

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In 11 Missing Words, Some See Shift in N.C.A.A. Case Against U.N.C.

The N.C.A.A.’s new notice of allegations, released on Monday, removes a reference to men’s basketball and seems to focus on the women’s team.

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Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr Is Coach of the Year

Portland’s Terry Stotts was second in relatively close voting. San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich was third.

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Corruption in Afghanistan All but Cripples Women’s Team Sports

With few exceptions, the programs are riddled with corruption and undermined by conservative Afghans who never liked the idea of young women on the field.

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Chris Paul Breaks Hand in Clippers Loss

“He’ll get evaluated, but it obviously doesn’t look very good,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said.

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Djokovic Bidding To Complete Career Grand Slam In Paris

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic won the 11th Grand Slam of his career in Melbourne earlier this year when he lifted the Australian Open for the sixth time to equal Roy Emerson’s record for the most number of titles at the event. Although Djokovic now has his sights set on Roger Federer’s record of 17 [...]

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British Jury Faults Police Over 1989 Hillsborough Soccer Stadium Deaths

The 96 Liverpool fans who perished at a match in Sheffield, England, were the victims of police error or omission, the panel found.

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Champions League Semifinal Matchups: No Distractions for Bayern

Bayern Munich has a comfortable lead in Germany, but Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid and Manchester City will be minding their status in their domestic leagues.

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Roundup: Tigers Win, but Jordan Zimmermann Yields Run, Ending a Streak

Zimmermann had his streak of scoreless innings end before he reached 25, but Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs to propel Detroit past Oakland.

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Sports Briefing | Soccer: Juventus Clinches Serie A Title Without Playing

Juventus clinched its fifth straight Italian league title with three matches to spare when Napoli was beaten, 1-0, at Roma.

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Yankees 3, Rangers 1: Yankees’ Nathan Eovaldi Puts It All Together for a Night

Eovaldi, who has bounced from the Dodgers to the Marlins to the Yankees, delivered on his potential in a win over the Rangers, not allowing a hit until the seventh.

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Mets 5, Reds 3: Mets’ Syndergaard Is Shaky (but Only by His Recent Standards) in a Win

Noah Syndergaard gave up three runs, a season high, but Neil Walker continued his hot start by bashing a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning.

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Roundup: Blues Oust Blackhawks; Predators Force a Game 7

Troy Brouwer tapped in his own rebound to break a tie, and St. Louis advanced to the second round for the first time in four seasons. Nashville held off Anaheim.

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Roundup: Thunder Finish Off Mavericks and Will Next Face the Spurs

Russell Westbrook had 36 points and Kevin Durant 33 as Oklahoma City beat Dallas to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.

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Sports of The Times: N.B.A. Should Cut to the Chase: Best of 3

In late April, the N.B.A. playoff season has an event horizon out there at the edge of Alpha Centauri, with long series and long games.

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Yankees Down Two Right-Handed Batters Against Rangers

Alex Rodriguez, who left Sunday’s game after feeling a twinge, and Aaron Hicks, who injured his shoulder Friday, were not in the lineup against the left-hander Cesar Ramos.

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Sports of The Times: With Deflategate Ruling, Roger Goodell Is Firmly in Control

By affirming the commissioner’s authority to administer discipline, the ruling in Brady’s case also affirmed Goodell’s power, power the players’ union willingly gave up.

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Yankees Return to Site Where a Downward Spiral Began

A four-game series at Texas last July proved a pivot point in the Yankees’ season, and as they again face the Rangers, they have yet to reverse their slide.

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South Africa Bars Four Sports Federations From Bidding for Events

The country’s sports minister said the four sports, including rugby and cricket, had fallen short of agreed-upon diversity targets.

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Hall of Fame Class Includes Rachel Alexandra and Her Trainer

The trainer, Steve Asmussen, will enter the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame along with jockey Ramon Dominguez and the champion racehorse Zenyatta.

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Tottenham’s Tie Is a Victory for Leicester

Second-place Tottenham stumbled to a 1-1 tie against visiting West Brom, leaving Leicester City one victory from the Premier League title.

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Stephen Curry Out at Least Two Weeks With Knee Sprain

An M.R.I. on Curry showed no serious damage, but he does have a sprain. The team said he would be re-evaluated in two weeks.

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Nadal Sues French Official for Defamation Over Doping Allegation

The tennis star Rafael Nadal filed a lawsuit against a former French minister who accused him of doping in a TV interview last month.

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Johnny Manziel to Be Indicted on Assault Charge, Lawyer Says

If convicted, Manziel, the troubled former Cleveland Browns quarterback, could face up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

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Sports of The Times: For Most in Women’s Soccer, Hashtags Don’t Pay the Bills

The National Women’s Soccer League, which just entered its fourth season, is making progress. But only increased fan support will ensure its survival.

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Do First-Round Sweeps Predict N.B.A. Title Success? Not Really

Of the 20 teams to sweep their opponents in the first round of the N.B.A. playoffs since 2003, only two have gone on to win it all.

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For John Tavares, Success Means Striking While the Islanders Are Hot

Tavares, the Islanders’ captain, is among a core group that has played together for years. That core could change next season, making this Stanley Cup hunt all the more urgent.

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Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension Reinstated

A three-judge panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overturned a lower-court ruling.

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Tom Brady’s Suspension Reinstated

A three-judge panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overturned a lower-court ruling.

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Pro League Looks to Kick-Start American Rugby

Pro Rugby hopes to capitalize on the sport’s return to the Olympics this summer, and the five-team league is modifying rules to appeal to American tastes.

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Warriors 124, Rockets 94 | Warriors lead series, 3-1: Warriors Defeat the Rockets, but Lose Stephen Curry, Again

Curry returned for Game 4 of the playoff series after missing the last two games with a right ankle sprain, but he injured his knee on the final play of the first half and sat out the second half.

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Nadal Wins Barcelona Open, Equals Clay-Court Record

Rafael Nadal beat defending champion Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-5 to win the Barcelona Open for the ninth time on Sunday, equaling Guillermo Vilas' record of 49 career clay-court titles.

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Edwards Passes Kyle Busch on Last Lap to Win at Richmond

Carl Edwards had been grinding for 30 laps, doing everything he could to catch Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch in a two-way breakaway from the pack at Richmond International Raceway.

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Charley Hoffman Birdies Final Hole to Win Texas Open

Charley Hoffman made a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Valero Texas Open on Sunday for his fourth PGA Tour victory.

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Poels Seals Prestigious Liege Win for Team Sky

Team Sky claimed their first major classic win when Dutchman Wout Poels prevailed in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day race on Sunday, the fourth of five 'Monuments' of the season.

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Sports Briefing | Wrestling: U.S. Wrestling Team Earns Olympic Berths

The United States wrestling team will compete in 12 of the 18 weight classes at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after earning three more spots this weekend.

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On Pro Football: In Johnny Manziel, a Human Cost to the N.F.L. Draft Machine

At 23, quarterback Johnny Manziel may never play pro football again. His downfall speaks to the propensity of fans — and the league — to treat young N.F.L. prospects like livestock.

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Roundup: Spurs and Cavaliers Sweep Their Way Into Second Round

The San Antonio Spurs swept their way into the Western Conference semifinals over the Memphis Grizzlies, perhaps the most injury-depleted team ever in the N.B.A. playoffs.

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Roundup: Yordano Ventura Recovers to Lead Royals Over Orioles

After giving up two hits and a run in the first inning, Kansas City starter Ventura handled Baltimore, improving to 11-1 since he returned from Class AAA last July.

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Founding Rules of ‘Base Ball’ Sell for $3.26 Million in Auction

In an online auction, the 1857 “Laws of Base Ball” drew one of the highest prices ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia.

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Roundup: Blowout Win Moves Leicester Closer to Premier League Title

Despite missing Jamie Vardy, Leicester overpowered Swansea, a result that left Tottenham as the only team with any chance of catching it in the title race.

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Global Soccer: Elation and Heartbreak: United Edges Everton in F.A. Cup

The oldest cup competition of them all, England's F.A. Cup, still can beguile worldwide audiences, and United's 2-1 semifinal win was a case in point.

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Rafael Nadal Wins Barcelona To Match Guillermo Vilas’ Record – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene     STARS Rafael Nadal beat Kei Nishikori 6-4 7-5 to win the Barcelona Open BancSabadell in Barcelona, Spain Angelique Kerber beat Laura Siegemond 6-4 6-0 to win the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany Cagla Buyukakcay beat Danka Kovinic 3-6 6-2 6-3 to win the TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul [...]

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Islanders 2, Panthers 1 | Double Overtime | Islanders Win Series 4-2: Islanders Outlast Panthers to Advance

The Islanders clinched a playoff series on home ice for the first time since 1993 and will next face the Lightning.

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Kenyans Prevail in London Marathon After a Countdown From Outer Space

A British astronaut counted down the race’s start at the International Space Station. On Earth, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya ran the second-fastest marathon ever, at 2 hours 3 minutes 5 seconds.

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Roundup: Capitals and Stars Advance After Narrow Game 6 Wins

Nicklas Backstrom scored, Braden Holtby had 26 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 1-0, to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Red Bulls 3, Orlando City 2: Bradley Wright-Phillips Leads Rally by Red Bulls

Phillips scored two of his team’s three goals in a 10-minute span as the Red Bulls rallied to beat Orlando City, 3-2, on Sunday night, ending a four-game losing streak.

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Warriors 124, Rockets 94 | Warriors lead series, 3-1: Warriors Defeat the Rockets, but Lose Stephen Curry, Again

Curry returned for Game 4 of the playoff series after missing the last two games with a right ankle sprain, but he injured his knee on the final play of the first half and sat out the second half.

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In N.H.L. Playoffs, Catching Z’s Before Grabbing W’s

Teams are paying closer attention to the quality and quantity of their players’ sleep, which can improve their quickness, strength, reaction time and problem solving.

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Rays 8, Yankees 1: Michael Pineda’s Disastrous Start Dooms Yankees Against Rays

Pineda began the afternoon with a strikeout and a groundout, but Tampa Bay followed with six straight hits, including two homers, to score five runs.

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Mets 3, Braves 2: Mets Win With deGrom Back in Rotation and Back in His Groove

Jacob deGrom, who returned to the Mets after spending 12 days on family leave, allowed just one run in five and two-thirds innings.

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Philippoussis Goes 2-For-2 On 2016 PowerShares Series With Win In Tulsa

Mark Philippoussis won his second PowerShares Series title in as many nights Saturday, defeating both Andy Roddick and Jim Courier for a second straight night to win the Tulsa Championships at the BOK Center in Tulsa. Philippoussis, who won in Memphis in his 2016 PowerShares Series debut the previous night, beat Courier 6-3 in the [...]

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Sports Briefing | Boxing: Gennady Golovkin Defends Titles

Golovkin defended his middleweight titles in devastating fashion in Inglewood, Calif., stopping Dominic Wade with 23 seconds left in the second round for his 22nd straight knockout victory.

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Sports Briefing | Baseball: Branden Pinder May Face Surgery

Yankees reliever Branden Pinder has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and must decide whether to have Tommy John surgery.

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Sunwolves Claim 1st Win in Super Rugby, Chiefs Still Top

The Chiefs cemented their place at the top of Super Rugby with a sixth straight win and the Stormers ensured they are the closest chasers, but Saturday's ninth round was highlighted by a rousing first victory in the competition by Japanese newcomers the Sunwolves.

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Saracens Grind Down Wasps to Reach European Final

Saracens produced a typically powerful defensive display to wear down Wasps 24-17 in a brutal all-English European Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Barnes Moves One Stroke Clear in Texas

American Ricky Barnes, a former U.S. amateur champion seeking his first PGA Tour victory, birdied four of the last eight holes to grab a one-shot lead after the third round of the Texas Open in San Antonio on Saturday.

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Nadal to Face Nishikori in Barcelona Open Final

Rafael Nadal will play Kei Nishikori in the Barcelona Open final after both past champions won their semifinals in straight sets on Saturday.

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Earnhardt Wins NASCAR Xfinity Race at Richmond

Dale Earnhardt Jr. dominated all day and regained the lead on a late restart to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, earning his 24th career victory in the series and first in more than six years.

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Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Roger Goodell Praises San Diego at Chargers Stadium Rally

Goodell, the N.F.L. commissioner, said at a rally in San Diego that the Chargers belonged in the city and that a new stadium would be “a perfect place for the Super Bowl.”

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Miami Suspends RB Mark Walton After DUI Arrest

Miami running back Mark Walton was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license, leading the Hurricanes to suspend him from the team indefinitely.

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Roundup: Led by Roark, the Nationals Hold the Twins to Two Hits

The Washington Nationals made their early salvo stand up, and the visiting Twins struck out 18 times in a 2-0 loss.

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Roundup: Ducks Finally Feel at Home Against Nashville

Ryan Garbutt scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators, 5-2, for the first victory by a home team in their first-round series.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Pacers Rout the Raptors and Even Their Series

Host Indiana led by as many as 25 points in the first half and never allowed Toronto to get closer than 11 in the second, tying their first-round playoff series at two games each.

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Philadelphia Tops N.Y.C.F.C.

Chris Pontius and C. J. Sapong scored in the first half, and the Philadelphia Union beat New York City F.C., 2-0 for its team-record fifth straight home victory.

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Jacob deGrom Returns to Mets After Caring for Son

Concerns over his newborn son’s health kept deGrom away for 12 days, but rest seemed to have resolved the pitcher’s muscle issue.

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Penguins 6, Rangers 3: Penguins Eliminate Rangers in Game 5 Rout

Pittsburgh sent Henrik Lundqvist to the bench again in a 6-3 victory and won the series, four games to one.

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On Pro Basketball: Stephen Curry Is Eager to Return, but Warriors Are Moving With Caution

Curry will be re-evaluated Sunday, Coach Steve Kerr said, but his return would be good news for the Warriors, good news for television viewers and bad news for the Rockets.

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Powerhouse Junior Program Becomes a Springboard Into the N.H.L.

With a development program that mimics the pros, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League have produced three No. 1 draft picks, more than any other team.

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Yankees 3, Rays 2: Brett Gardner’s Homer Wins It for the Yankees in the Ninth

A ninth-inning home run, coupled with strong outings by the relief pitchers, lifted the Yankees in front of the home crowd.

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Keeping Score: Stephen Curry’s Injury Evokes Memories of John Havlicek and ’72-’73 Celtics

The experiences of that Celtics team, which won 68 games but came up short after Havlicek was hurt, suggest that the Warriors may have something to worry about even when Curry returns.

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Opinion: What Happens When Baseball-Stats Nerds Run a Pro Team?

With data and a willingness to subvert orthodoxy, the Sonoma Stompers played an imaginative, weird game.

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Extra Bases: Indians Look to Follow Mets’ Lead

Mike Chernoff, who helped build a winning team in Cleveland, is counting on his young rotation pillars Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar.

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Brooklyn Quick to Grasp Stanley Cup Playoff Frenzy

After a few regular-season bumps in moving from Nassau Coliseum to Barclays Center, the Islanders listened to the players, and the fans, to make the transition smoother.

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On Pro Basketball: Isaiah Thomas Extols Playing in Boston, Warming an Old Celtic

Thomas’s unbridled declaration of love for Boston was music to Tommy Heinsohn’s ears.

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Roundup: Late Goal Propels Manchester United Into FA Cup’s Title Game

United defeated Everton as Anthony Martial’s score in stoppage time broke a 1-1 tie at Wembley Stadium in London.

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After Thriving on Pressure Last Season, Red Bulls Can Feel Its Weight

The tactics are the same, but the Red Bulls hardly resemble the team that finished tied for the best record in the M.L.S. last season.

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White Sox Turn a Triple Play Slow Enough to Savor

If you were keeping score at home, that was 9-3-2-6-2-5 in the Rangers’ half of the seventh inning. To put it simply, base-running mistakes were made.

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Keeping the Thunder on Their Game

Amanda Green, who was a team manager for the Duke men’s basketball team, has numerous roles as Oklahoma City’s basketball operations coordinator.

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A Respite of Soccer for Qatar’s Laborers

The players in the four-year-old Workers Cup are just a fraction of the thousands of migrant workers who are actively building Qatar into a modern state.

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On Baseball: Yankees Turn to Platoons as They Try to March to October

With a losing record in April, the playoffs seem like a distant mirage, but understanding the calendar is essential.

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Islanders 2, Panthers 1 | Two Overtimes | Islanders lead series, 3-2: After Overtime Penalty Save, Islanders Prevail in a Goaltending Battle

Alan Quine scored the winning goal at 15 minutes 58 seconds of the second overtime. Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday at Barclays Center.

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Mets 6, Braves 3: Matt Harvey’s Performance Against Feeble Braves Offers No Answers

Harvey pitched five innings and gave up two runs and seven hits to the Braves, the second-worst hitting team in the majors.

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Philippoussis Kicks Off 2016 PowerShares Series With A Bang With Memphis Win

Mark Philippoussis made his 2016 PowerShares Series debut Friday night beating Andy Roddick and Jim Courier back-to-back to win the Champions Showdown Memphis title at the Landers Center in Southaven, Miss. Philippoussis upset Roddick 7-5 in the opening one-set semifinal match, becoming only the second player to ever beat Roddick on the PowerShares Series. He [...]

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Brendan Steele Takes 3-Lead in Texas Open

Brendan Steele completed an 8-under 64 in the morning and shot a 70 in the second round Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the Texas Open.

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Japan's Haru Nomura Takes 3-Shot Lead in Swinging Skirts

Haru Nomura shot a 2-under 70 in windy conditions Friday at Lake Merced to take the second-round lead in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

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Sports Briefing | College Sports: Police End Courtesy Calls

The Knoxville, Tenn., police said they would no longer make courtesy calls to Tennessee coaches about incidents involving athletes from the university.

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Sports Briefing | Soccer: Burnley on Course to Rise

Burnley went to the top of the England Championship league after Joey Barton’s deflected free kick secured a 1-0 win at Preston North End.

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Yankees 6, Rays 3: Having Trouble Driving In Runs, Yankees Try Stealing One

Jacoby Ellsbury stole home in the fifth inning to tie the score and spark a Yankees victory. It was the first straight steal of home by a Yankee since Derek Jeter’s steal on May 5, 2001.

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Roundup: Flyers Stay Alive Behind Michal Neuvirth’s Shutout

Neuvirth made a playoff career high 44 saves as the Flyers cut the deficit in the best-of-seven series to three games to two.

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Redskins Add Josh Norman to Bolster Defense

Norman, one of the N.F.L.’s top cornerbacks, became a free agent Wednesday after the Panthers rescinded the franchise tag.

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Inbee Park Sidelined by Left Thumb Injury

Inbee Park said Friday that she is taking a month off because of a thumb injury, pushing back her LPGA Hall of Fame qualification.

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Wrestling Propelled Hastert’s Career, and Provided Opportunity for Abuse

As sentencing approaches for J. Dennis Hastert on charges of secret payments over sexual abuse, the wrestling community feels a sense of betrayal.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick and Muhammad Wilkerson Have No Contracts, but Jets Have Patience

General Manager Mike Maccagnan said Fitzpatrick was “a very good fit” and the team would keep the franchise tag on Wilkerson.

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Difficult Shift From College Spread to the Pros

Spread offense has taken over college football, making the N.F.L. draft even more of a crapshoot to find players who know the playbook.

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Roundup: Golden State Belatedly Gets the Right Call

The N.B.A. said that Houston’s James Harden should have been called for an offensive foul before his winning shot against Golden State on Thursday.

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Grand Canyon Makes the Leap to Division I, With Star Clout

As the university pushed the men’s program to go Division I, its for-profit model became a target, with critics saying the emphasis would be on making money and appeasing shareholders instead of educating students.

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Rugby: Saracens Hope Fourth Time’s the Charm

Saracens have been to the semifinals of the European Rugby Champions Cup before, but this time they are the heavweights of the last four.

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Tennis’s Integrity Unit Says Flagged Matches Rise

Tennis’s anticorruption body sheds a little light on its work by releasing statistics on suspicious betting patterns.

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Sports Briefing | Tennis: Nadal in Barcelona Semifinals After Avenging Loss to Fognini

Eight-time winner Rafael Nadal beat 12th-seeded Fabio Fognini 6-2, 7-6 (1) to advance to the semifinals of the Barcelona Open on Friday, avenging a loss to the Italian at the tournament last year.

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Sports Briefing | Tennis: Kerber Faces Kvitova in Semifinals in Stuttgart

Defending champion Angelique Kerber faces Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals, and top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska plays qualifier Laura Siegemund.

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Sports Briefing | Doping: Kenyan President Signs Anti-Doping Bill Into Law

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law on Friday an anti-doping bill required to avoid a ban from the Rio Olympics for a nation famed for its runners but tainted by a spate of doping cases in recent years.

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Blue Jays Chris Colabello Suspended 80 Games

Colabello, 32, who is 2 for 29 this season, tested positive for an anabolic steroid, Major League Baseball said on Friday.

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Switzerland Global Sports Capital Seeks New Recruits

Longtime home of the International Olympic Committee, Lausanne is courting sports organizations even as Swiss law becomes stricter after the FIFA scandal.

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On Soccer: Referees Draw Fire but Use of Video Could Back Them Up

Public dissatisfaction over the officiating of a recent Premier League game shows why replay would benefit soccer and its referees.

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On Pro Hockey: Penguins Understudy Matt Murray Stonewalls Rangers

Murray has saved 47 of 48 shots, including all 31 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal, when he shoved the Rangers toward the abyss

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Rockets 97 Warriors 96 | Golden State Leads Series 2-1: Warriors Missing Stephen Curry Fall to Rockets

Golden State fumbled away a chance to win in the final seconds.

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Thunder 131 Mavericks 102 | Thunder lead series 2-1: Thunder Roar Back from Previous Loss and Rout Mavericks

Kevin Durant, who had struggled in Monday’s loss, scored 34 points on 11-of-25 shooting for Oklahoma City.

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So Yeon Ryu Shoots 63 to Take Swinging Skirts Lead

So Yeon Ryu shot a tournament-record 9-under 63 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

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Under-Pressure Wenger Gets Arsenal Back on Track for Third

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been feeling the pressure in the race for a Champions League place but a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Thursday got his team back up to third spot.

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Nadal Beats Montanes to Reach Barcelona Open Quarterfinals

Nearly 14 years after their first meeting as professionals, Rafael Nadal maintained order by beating Spanish countryman Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-2 to make the Barcelona Open quarterfinals on Thursday.

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Tony Stewart Cleared to Race Will Be in Car at Richmond

Tony Stewart has been cleared to return to racing and will be back in his car Friday at Richmond International Raceway.

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Sports Briefing | Doping: Chinese Lab Suspended; 3 Russian Skaters Suspensions Are Lifted

The World Anti-Doping Agency has suspended China’s National Anti-Doping Laboratory for a maximum period of four months for failing to conform with standards.

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Sports Briefing | Television: Fox Sports Deal for Michigan State

Michigan State’s athletic department has announced a 15-year multimedia rights partnership with Fox Sports that will provide guaranteed revenue of more than $150 million.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Thunder Dominate Dallas to Take 2-1 Lead in Series

Kevin Durant scored 34 points and Russell Westbrook had 26 points and 15 assists as Oklahoma City routed the Mavericks, 131-102.

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Penguins 5 Rangers 0: Lundqvist Is Pulled Early and Rangers Are on Brink of Being Ousted

Henrik Lundqvist, who allowed four goals on 18 shots, was pulled in the second period as the Rangers lost at home.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Lightning Eliminate Red Wings in Game 5

Ben Bishop stopped 34 shots and Alex Killorn scored with less than two minutes remaining Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to the second round.

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Cubs 16 Reds 0: Cubs Jake Arrieta Throws Second Career No-Hitter

Arrieta, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, threw the first no-hitter of the Major League Baseball season.

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Athletics 7 Yankees 3: No Relief for Yankees as Back-to-Back Homers Sting Chasen Shreve

Shreve had been a steady hand in the Yankees’ bullpen until Thursday night, when he surrendered two home runs in the seventh inning.

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Roundup: Rays Upend Red Sox; Diamondbacks Sweep Giants

Evan Longoria and Curt Casali homered off David Price, and the Tampa Bay Rays chased Price, an ex-teammate, in the fourth inning to beat the Red Sox, 12-8.

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Philadelphia Shows Its Love for an Owner Who Loved His Flyers

Ed Snider, arguably the most influential executive in Philadelphia sports history, was remembered at a public tribute at the Wells Fargo Center.

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A Philosophical Journey Leads Back to Basketball

Onaje X.O. Woodbine walked away from Yale to Ghana, feeling valued only for his court skills. Now he sees urban basketball as a powerful healing rite.

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TV Sports: Contrition Continues to Elude Curt Schilling

Schilling has not chosen the road to redemption after being fired by ESPN, failing to grasp the current moment, when tolerance exists side-by-side with intolerance.

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With Robert Griffin on Roster Browns Defend Trading No. 2 Pick

The Browns seem content to pass on the top two quarterbacks in this year’s class.

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Three nationally ranked beach teams to meet in the Outrigger Resorts Aloha Invitational - Articles

Waikiki Beach, HI – Six women’s NCAA beach volleyball teams are converging on Waikiki Beach for the Outrigger Resorts Aloha Invitational. The field includes top-ranked USC, No. 5 Hawaii, and No. 6 Long Beach State. Powerhouse USC (23-2) brings a 19 match win streak to the Aloha. Local favorite Hawaii (11-6) looks to improve upon its second-place finish in 2015. Defending-champion Long Beach State (9-10) hopes to repeat last year’s performance. Also participating are the University of Louisiana-Monroe (10-15), Grand Canyon University (15-6), and the University of Washington (3-1). “We must prepare for every situation,” said USC head coach Anna Collier. “We preach improvement, growth, and development; we seek a one-percent improvement every time out.” USC has a trio of seniors leading the charge. Alexa Strange has played solidly at the No. 2 spot, and has accepted a leadership role. Zoe Nightingale, a graduate transfer from UCLA, has been winning at the No. 5 spot. Emily Young, a sixth-year graduate student, is affectionately known as “grandma” because of her wealth of USC experience. Juniors Sara Hughes and Kelly Claes have been spectacular this year, earning a 31-0 record while dropping just one set. Hawaii looks to avenge three losses to USC this season; the most recent contest resulting in a 3-2 loss to USC on March 19. Hawaii features Nikki Taylor, an All-American indoor and outdoor All American playing at the No. 1 spot, and Katie Spieler, playing exciting defense at the No. 2 spot. Defending Outrigger Resorts Aloha Invitational champion Long Beach has pushed both...

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Three nationally ranked beach teams to meet in the Aloha Invitational - Articles

Waikiki Beach, HI – Six women’s NCAA beach volleyball teams are converging on Waikiki Beach for the Aloha Invitational. The field includes top-ranked USC, No. 5 Hawaii, and No. 6 Long Beach State. Powerhouse USC (23-2) brings a 19 match win streak to the Aloha. Local favorite Hawaii (11-6) looks to improve upon its second-place finish in 2015. Defending-champion Long Beach State (9-10) hopes to repeat last year’s performance. Also participating are the University of Louisiana-Monroe (10-15), Grand Canyon University (15-6), and the University of Washington (3-1). “We must prepare for every situation,” said USC head coach Anna Collier. “We preach improvement, growth, and development; we seek a one-percent improvement every time out.” USC has a trio of seniors leading the charge. Alexa Strange has played solidly at the No. 2 spot, and has accepted a leadership role. Zoe Nightingale, a graduate transfer from UCLA, has been winning at the No. 5 spot. Emily Young, a sixth-year graduate student, is affectionately known as “grandma” because of her wealth of USC experience. Juniors Sara Hughes and Kelly Claes have been spectacular this year, earning a 31-0 record while dropping just one set. Hawaii looks to avenge three losses to USC this season; the most recent contest resulting in a 3-2 loss to USC on March 19. Hawaii features Nikki Taylor, an All-American indoor and outdoor All American playing at the No. 1 spot, and Katie Spieler, playing exciting defense at the No. 2 spot. Defending Aloha Invitational champion Long Beach has pushed both Hawaii and USC this...

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Jeremy Lin Tries On His Newest Label: Solid N.B.A. Player

Lin, the Hornets’ valuable reserve, seems to have broken a pattern in which he was overlooked, then overhyped and then left to deal with the backlash.

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Never Mind. Conor McGregor Says He Isnt Retiring From the U.F.C.

The U.F.C. star released a statement saying he was frustrated with a heavy promotional load, but said he was willing to fight as scheduled in July.

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On Pro Hockey: Young Panthers and Their Veteran Leader Are on the Ascent

Florida evened its Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Islanders at two games apiece.

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Pay Disparity in U.S. Soccer? Its Complicated

The players on the U.S. women’s national soccer team earn less than those on the men’s team. After that, things are murkier.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Down Capitals to Avoid a Sweep

Michal Neuvirth stopped 31 shots in his first start of the playoff series, helping the host Philadelphia Flyers stave off a sweep Wednesday with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

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Timberwolves Hire Tom Thibodeau as Coach

Thibodeau, who most recently coached the Bulls, will be in charge of an intriguing young roster while also serving as Minnesota’s president of basketball operations.

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Nadal Beats Granollers Reaches 3rd Round in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal rebounded from an early break to beat Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-2 Wednesday, advancing to the third round of the Barcelona Open.

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Rio Olympic Flame Will Live Downtown _ Not in a Stadium

The Olympic flame will have an unusual home for the Rio de Janeiro Games.

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ITF President Says Hearing Scheduled in Sharapova Case

A disciplinary hearing has been scheduled in Maria Sharapova's doping case, with a ruling possible before Wimbledon starts.

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Sports Briefing | College Sports: In N.C.A.A. Money Matters for Students Academic Progress

A N.C.A.A. report shows that a record number of athletes are staying in college and that money continues to play a key role in classroom performance.

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Sports Briefing | Soccer: A Rout for Barcelona and Luis Suárez

Suárez scored four goals and set up three others on Wednesday as Barcelona routed host Deportivo La Coruña, 8-0.

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CB Norman a Free Agent Panthers Rescind Franchise Tag Offer

The NFL free agent cornerback market just got more interesting.

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Sports Briefing | Cricket: Irfan Ahmed Given Suspension for Breaking Corruption Rules

Hong Kong’s Irfan Ahmed was barred for two and a half years for breaking anti-corruption rules by failing to report approaches by a suspected match-fixer.

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Roundup: In Extras for the First Time This Season the Mets Bullpen Falters

It took 14 games for the Mets to encounter extra innings, and when they did, they lost, 5-4, in Philadelphia.

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On Baseball: Circuitous Path Leads to a Higher Ground

Rich Hill, who left a stable job with a Nationals affiliate in Syracuse, wound up as a starter for the Oakland Athletics this season.

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N.B.A. Roundup: 3-Pointers Help Cavaliers Top Pistons

LeBron James scored 27 points, and the Cavaliers opened a 2-0 lead in their playoff series with a 107-90 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons.

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Panthers 2 Islanders 1: Third-Period Goal Lets Panthers Tie Series With Islanders

Florida defenseman Alex Petrovic had the only goal of the final period, and the Panthers held on to knot their best-of-seven series with the Islanders at two games each.

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Athletics 5 Yankees 2: With Few Key Hits Yankees Offense Is Producing Plenty of Frustration

The Yankees, who started the day 2 for 42 with runners in scoring position in their last four games, went 0 for 4 in those situations Wednesday.

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For the Rangers or Against Carl Hagelin Plays His Heroic Role

Hagelin was a leader for the Rangers last year in their playoff series against Pittsburgh. This year, he’s playing a crucial role on the Penguins’ penalty-killing unit.

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Trending at Halftime: Players Checking Their Phones

Apparently, even the N.B.A. locker room (at halftime!) is no sanctuary from the practice of habitually checking texts and social media mentions.

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Pearl Washington 52 Dies; Starred at Syracuse

Dwayne Washington, better known as Pearl, was a charismatic point guard from Brooklyn who helped lift Syracuse University to national prominence in basketball.

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Sports of The Times: A Guard Out of Brooklyn Inspired Wonder and Fond Memories

Pearl Washington, one of the most celebrated guards from the borough, became the face of Syracuse’s basketball program.

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Curt Schilling Is Fired by ESPN

The former All-Star pitcher was fired from his position as an ESPN baseball analyst a day after he was criticized for promoting offensive commentary on social media.

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The Journey of a Lifetime: Visiting 92 British Soccer Stadiums

To be a member of the 92 Club, a soccer fan has to visit the stadiums of all 92 clubs in British soccer’s top four divisions, an ever-changing list.

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Eagles Acquire No. 2 Overall N.F.L. Draft Pick From Browns

Philadelphia sent five picks to Cleveland for the right to draft second overall in next week’s N.F.L. draft.

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Eagles Acquire No. 2 Overall N.F.L. Draft Pick From Browns

Philadelphia gave up five picks to Cleveland for the right to draft second overall in next week’s draft.

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Is Conor McGregor Retiring? U.F.C. World Can Only Guess

A Twitter message from the U.F.C.’s biggest current star sparked speculation, but the fighter has been silent since his bombshell.

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Ivan Lendl Pupils Received Main Draw Singles Wild Cards Into Mardy Fish Childrens Foundation Tennis Championships

Gianni Ross and Sam Riffice, two up-and-coming American juniors who are currently working under the tutelage of tennis Hall of Famer and Vero Beach resident Ivan Lendl, were awarded main draw singles wild card entries into the 2016 Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships to be played April 22 – May 1 at The Boulevard [...]

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ESPNs Curt Schilling Criticized Again After Post About Transgender People

Schilling posted an apparent response to backlash over a recent North Carolina law on transgender people’s use of bathrooms.

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Blues Put Blackhawks on the Brink in a Bitter Series

Fights, disputed calls and a possible shouted slur were all present as St. Louis took a 3-1 series lead over Chicago on Tuesday night.

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Blackhawks Put Blues on the Brink in a Bitter Series

Fights, disputed calls and a possible shouted slur were all present as Chicago took a 3-1 series lead over St. Louis on Tuesday night.

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Roundup: Lightning Edge Red Wings to Take a 3-1 Series Lead

Ondrej Palat scored late in the third period to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 win in Detroit.

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Mets 11 Phillies 1: Mets Home Run Barrage Burns a Phillies Flamethrower

The Mets smacked six home runs off Phillies pitching as they won for the fifth time in their last six games.

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Athletics 3 Yankees 2 | 11 Innings: Defensive and Offensive Lapses Haunt Yankees in Loss to the As

The Yankees sustained their fifth loss in six games, again struggling to bring in runs against a left-hander and managing one hit over the final five and a third innings.

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Roundup: Five Steals in One Inning Carry Reds Over Rockies

The Reds had not stolen that many bases in an inning since at least the 1920s, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

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Sports Briefing | College Sports: Fox Nearing Deal Report Says

Fox is nearing a six-year deal with the Big Ten Conference to televise 25 football games and 50 basketball games.

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Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Manziel Case Headed to Grand Jury

A domestic violence complaint accusing the former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel of beating his ex-girlfriend will be presented to a Dallas County grand jury.

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Roundup: A 7-Point First Quarter Dooms the Celtics

The Celtics’ troubles were not unexpected as they had to play without Avery Bradley, their leading scorer. Atlanta now leads the first-round series, 2-0.

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Penguins 3 Rangers 1 | Pittsburgh leads series 2-1: Penguins Seize Lead in the Series After Erasing an Early Rangers Edge

Matt Cullen scored the go-ahead goal in the third period after Sidney Crosby had tied the game in the second, and the Penguins took a two-games-to-one lead against the Rangers in their first-round playoff series.

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Conor McGregor Stirs Up U.F.C. With His Retirement Plans

McGregor, one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s top draws, said on Twitter: “I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya’s later.”

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Banned Umpire Who Worked at United States Open Suspended for 10 Years

A Croatian umpire who officiated at the U.S. Open while serving a 12-month suspension has been banned for 10 years, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday.

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Ecclestone Draws Criticism for Comments About Women Drivers

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone caused a social media storm on Tuesday when he said women racing drivers would not be taken seriously in the sport and dismissed the contribution of immigrants to Britain.

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Milt Pappas Cagey All-Star Traded for Hall of Famer Dies at 76

Pappas won 209 games in his major league career, but he was best known for being traded for Frank Robinson.

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New Lines Chemistry Fuels Islanders

The recently formed unit of John Tavares, Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen has led the Islanders to a two-games-to-one lead in their first-round playoff series against the Panthers.

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Roundup: Newcastle Plays to Draw as It Fights Relegation

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero became the second fastest player to score 100 goals in the English Premier League.

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U.F.C.'s Conor McGregor Creates Stir With Retirement Talk on Twitter

Conor McGregor has delivered a punch on social media rather than inside a UFC cage.

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Assault Complaint Against Johnny Manziel Goes to Dallas Grand Jury

A domestic violence complaint accusing the former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel of beating his ex-girlfriend will be presented to a Dallas County grand jury this week, the local district attorney’s office said on Tuesday.

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UConn Coach Geno Auriemma Released From the Hospital

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has been released from the hospital, where he was admitted Saturday with an undisclosed ailment.

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Jacob deGrom to Start Sunday for Mets

DeGrom, who has been sidelined with a stiff back, threw well in a simulated game in Port St. Lucie, Fla., clearing the way for him to return.

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Where the N.F.L. Concussions Settlement Stands Now

Answers to some obvious questions after an appeals court on Monday upheld the approval of a landmark deal between the N.F.L. and retired players.

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Yankees Replay Guru Ensures Umps Call Em as Cameras See Em

Few fans ever see Brett Weber, the team’s video replay monitor, but he can influence the game as much as a player on the field.

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Michael Strahan Switching Shows Is Headed to Good Morning America

Mr. Strahan, the former football star, has been co-anchor of “Live: Kelly and Michael” since 2012. He’ll change jobs in September.

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Capitals in Command as Series With Flyers Turns Ugly

Ejections and flying wristbands entered the series on Monday night, as Washington went ahead, three games to none.

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Estelle Balet Champion Snowboarder Dies in Swiss Avalanche

Ms. Balet, 21, was a master of freeriding, a style of snowboarding that occurs on natural terrain without a predefined course.

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Sports Briefing | Soccer: Atlanta United to Build Complex

Atlanta United F.C. will build a $60 million, privately funded training complex in Marietta, Ga., about 15 miles north of downtown Atlanta.

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Roundup: Red Sox Bullpen Comes Apart in Eighth

Russell Martin’s two-run single against Craig Kimbrel capped a four-run eighth, and the Blue Jays held on to win at Boston.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Ovechkin Scores Two Goals as Capitals Trounce Flyers

Washington erupted for four power-play goals in the third period to crush Philadelphia and take a commanding lead in their first-round playoff series.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Mavericks Survive at Buzzer and Tie Series With Thunder

A putback at the buzzer by Oklahoma City’s Steven Adams that would have won the game was disallowed upon review, and Dallas evened its series at one win apiece.

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Mets 5 Phillies 2: David Wright Helps Lift Mets Over the Phillies

Wright continued to shine at Citizens Bank Park, hitting two homers, and Noah Syndergaard held Philadelphia to one run in seven innings, with eight strikeouts.

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Warriors Stephen Curry Sitting Out Game 2

Curry, the league’s reigning most valuable player, twisted his right ankle during Golden State’s Game 1 romp over the Rockets.

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Roundup: Tottenham Carves Into Leicesters Premier League Lead

Spurs crushed Stoke, an emphatic response to Leicester’s draw Sunday that closed the gap atop the league standings to 5 points with four games left.

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N.F.L. Roundup: Absences Weigh on Jets as They Gather

Questions about Muhammad Wilkerson and Ryan Fitzpatrick, as well as the retirement of D’Brickashaw Ferguson, left a confident team wrestling with uncertainty.

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Rangers Welcome Sight of Ryan McDonagh in Practice

McDonagh, the team’s captain, who has been out since April 4 with a broken hand, participated in a full practice, but he remained doubtful for Game 3 against the Penguins.

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Nikki Moody Sues Coach and Iowa State

Moody, a former Cyclones star, is suing for racial discrimination and retaliation, saying she was repeatedly called a “thug” and labeled selfish.

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I.A.A.F. Lifts Triple Jumpers Suspension for Meldonium

Gabriela Petrova of Bulgaria had her ban lifted less than a week after WADA announced an amnesty for athletes who had tested positive for the drug before March 1.

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Caroline Wozniacki Withdraws From Events With Injured Ankle

Wozniacki said she was pulling out of clay-court tournaments in Madrid and Rome, putting her status for the French Open in doubt.

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Rafael Nadal Arrives in Barcelona Looking for 9th Title

Fresh from winning his ninth Monte Carlo Masters title, Nadal is back in Spain, with a bye in the first round.

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Wild Card Beats Johanna Konta in Germany

Anna-Lena Friedsam of Germany defeated Konta, of Britain, at the start of the Porsche Cup, a WTA tournament on indoor red clay.

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Lukas Rosol Is Eliminated in Romania

Rosol, the 2013 champion, fell to Kyle Edmund on the first day of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy. Sixth-seeded Guido Pella defeated the wild card Adrian Ungur.

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Cupid Will Miss Kentucky Derby Because of Breathing Problem

The decision, by the trainer Bob Baffert, came two days after Cupid, the Arkansas Derby favorite, finished 10th at Oaklawn Park.

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For Argentine Team, Travel Schedule Is as Brutal as Matches

Los Jaguares, the only team in Super Rugby based in the Western Hemisphere, will have flown more than 35,000 miles before its second bye in Week 11.

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Jacob deGrom Looks to Rejoin Mets

With his newborn son released from a hospital, deGrom will pitch a simulated game Tuesday and could start one of the Mets’ games at Atlanta later this week.

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With a Discreet Motor, Doping the Bike Instead of the Cyclist

A report by a French television network on Sunday suggested that motordoping has arrived at the highest levels of the sport.

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The Best Sellers: Filed Under Sports

The best-selling sports books in March 2016, according to the New York Times best-seller list.

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Ethiopians Sweep Titles at Boston Marathon

Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the men’s race, and Atsede Baysa the women’s, in the 120th Boston Marathon on Monday.

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Road Game - Features

Scott and Andrea Stonebraker completed their quest to play in all 50 states

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Appeals Court Affirms Landmark N.F.L. Concussion Settlement

The judges acknowledged criticisms of the deal, originally struck in 2013, but found it to be for the greater good of all retired N.F.L. players.

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Despite Home Edge, Toronto Raptors Reprise the Game 1 Blues

The Raptors won 56 games this season, a franchise record, but they were the only home team to lose their N.B.A. playoff opener.

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Rafael Nadal Back In Winner’s Circle With Ninth Monte-Carlo Title – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS   Rafael Nadal beat Gael Monfils 7-5 5-7 6-0 to win the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters in Monte-Carlo, Monaco Irina Falconi beat Silvia Soler-Espinosa 6-2 2-6 6-4 to win the Claro Open Colsanitas in Bogota, Colombia Mischa Zverev beat Gerald Melzer 6-4 7-6 (2) to win the Joey Grafton Sarasota [...]

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In Olympic Year, Boston Marathon Is Short on Americans

With the top American marathoners resting for the Rio Olympics, Neely Spence Gracey could be the best American hope for a podium finish in Boston.

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Top Seeds Take Titles in New Orleans - Articles

Kenner, La. — The top seeds reigned supreme in the AVP New Orleans Open Sunday afternoon. Men’s No.1 pair John Mayer and Ryan Doherty and women’s No. 1 Kim DiCello and Kendra Van Zwieten navigated the fierce competition and windy conditions this weekend to capture the first AVP titles of the 2016 season. Mayer and Doherty dispatched the Crabb brothers in straight sets to advance to the finals against Casey Patterson and Jake Gibb, who advanced to their second straight New Orleans Open finals after Mark Burik and Russ Marchewka forfeited the semi-final round Sunday morning. Last year Patterson and Gibb defeated Mayer and Doherty in three sets in the semi-finals of the New Orleans Open. This year was a different story. Patterson started off the finals with an ace, an omen of a dominant first set in which he and Gibb would blast Mayer and Doherty 21-9. “We were trying to move on, and we knew we’d play better,” Mayer said of the poor showing in set one. “I thought we needed a little energy to come out in the second (set). The big mantra for me all weekend was ‘Be present.’ If I’m thinking about 21-9 at the start of the second set, then I’m not present.” After weathering a difficult first set, Mayer and Doherty stormed back for a 21-17 win in the second set. The top seeded pair found its swagger in set two, and Mayer rediscovered his serve, which had been erratic for most of his first three sets Sunday. “I...

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Islanders 4, Panthers 3 | Islanders lead series, 2-1: Defenseman’s Overtime Goal Gives Islanders Edge in Series

Thomas Hickey scored at 12 minutes 31 seconds of overtime to lift the Islanders to a rousing victory.

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N.B.A. Roundup: Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love Make Fulfilling Playoff Returns

Both players had been knocked out of the playoffs with injuries last year.

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Sports Briefing | Tennis: Rafael Nadal Tops Gaël Monfils in Monte Carlo Final

Nadal won the event in Monaco for the ninth time.

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Sports Briefing | Golf: South African Rallies to Win in Hilton Head

Branden Grace shot a five-under-par 66 to overtake Luke Donald and win the RBC Heritage.

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Sports Briefing | Auto Racing: Carl Edwards Runs a Flawless Race at Bristol

Edwards avoided tire problems that hampered his teammates and took off on the final restart to win the Nascar Sprint Cup Series race.

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Sports Briefing | Horse Racing: Fever Knocks Songbird Out of Kentucky Oaks

Songbird would have been the overwhelming favorite for the Oaks at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., the day before the Kentucky Derby.

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Sports Briefing | Cycling: Italian Claims Dutch Race for Second Time

Enrico Gasparotto won the first Ardennes Classic of the season.

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Roundup: Blues Rally After Tough Loss and Take 2-1 Lead in Chicago

Jaden Schwartz scored late in the third period with Patrick Kane in the penalty box for high-sticking.

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Even Before He Hit the Track, American Pharoah Offered a Glimpse of Magic

When Pharoah arrived at the McKathan brothers’ farm, neither had seen a horse so talented. “It was speed!” Kevin McKathan said. “Speed! Speed! Speed!”

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Sports of The Times: Pursuit of Titles Requires Tough Decisions

The histories of franchises like the Yankees, suggest that titles are inevitable and come in cycles, but the Yankees’ cycles are particularly long.

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Roundup: Strong Start Cools Red Sox as Blue Jays Take Finale

Aaron Sanchez allowed two hits in seven innings of one-run ball, and Jose Bautista drove in two runs with a homer and a double to lead Toronto.

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Flyers Are Adamant That Soft Goal Won’t Spell Doom in Playoffs

Jason Chimera’s 101-foot second-period goal gave the heavily favored Capitals a 2-0 lead in a game they won to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Brazilian Tennis Player’s Success Follows a Childhood of Obstacles

Teliana Pereira is the most successful female Brazilian player in decades, having overcome childhood poverty along the way.

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Roundup: Barcelona Opens Door for Its Rivals

Barcelona lost to Valencia, 2-1, and found itself tied on points atop the Spanish league after a victory by Atlético Madrid.

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Nets Hand Reins to Kenny Atkinson, a Hawks Assistant

Atkinson, a native of Huntington, N.Y., was an assistant with the Knicks from 2008 to 2012. He has spent the last four seasons with Atlanta.

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Yankees 4, Mariners 3: Yankees and Alex Rodriguez End Skids in Win Over Mariners

Rodriguez broke out of an 0-for-19 slump with a two-run homer for the Yankees, who ended a four-game skid with a sterling outing from Masahiro Tanaka.

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Mets 6, Indians 0: For the Mets, It’s Just Sunny Enough in Cleveland

Steven Matz rebounded from a shaky season debut, shutting down Cleveland for seven innings as the Mets beat the Indians and their ace, Corey Kluber.

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The Kentucky Derby Dartboard: Week 3

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert of The New York Times weigh in on the contenders for the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Formula One: Rosberg Rises Above Chaos to Win Chinese Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg easily won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday, giving him a perfect start to the season and six straight wins over all.

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Winning with Style - Articles

Kenner, La. –- The most entertaining man on the AVP circuit has victory, and dancing, on the mind, as he and partner Jake Gibb continue the quest to defend their AVP New Orleans Open title Sunday in the semifinal round against Mark Burik and Russ Marchewka. Casey Patterson, the 35-year old, mohawked tour veteran is ready to start the 2016 AVP season off with a win, then bust out some of his signature sweet dance moves. “If we’re playing well, I’m dancing,” Patterson said. “At the same, I respect a lot of the players, and there are certain players I won’t do it to because I know it makes them play better.” Patterson and Gibb overcame opening set losses in Saturday matches against Theo Brunner and Sean Rosenthal, then Brad Keenan and Ty Tramblie in the quarterfinals, to advance to the final day of the AVP New Orleans Open. “We expect ourselves to be able to play at a high level and make these guys really have to play hard to beat us,” Patterson said. Winning would be enough for most competitors, but Patterson wants to entertain the spectators every time he steps foot on the court. A natural showman, Patterson thrives off of entertaining the crowd during his matches. “I love to get the crowd involved, entertain and call out guys (in the crowd),” Patterson said. During the first set of Patterson and Gibb’s quarterfinal matchup against Keenan and Tramblie, Patterson had some fun with Tramblie’s buddy sitting in the stands. “Brad (Keenan) aced me...

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N.H.L. Roundup: Bizarre Goals Favor Capitals and the Stars

Washington’s Jason Chimera scored the winner when Philadelphia goaltender Steve Mason whiffed at the puck and allowed a goal from beyond the red line.

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Sports Briefing | College Basketball: UConn’s Geno Auriemma, Feeling Ill, Is Hospitalized

The university said Auriemma, the women’s basketball coach, was taken to a hospital for observation with an undisclosed illness and was resting comfortably.

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M.L.S. Roundup: Scoring Drought Ends, but Red Bulls Lose Again

The team got a reprieve from the shutouts that have piled up this season but fell to last place in the Eastern Conference with a loss at Colorado.

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Sports Briefing | Tennis: Rafael Nadal Tops Andy Murray in Monte Carlo Semifinal

If Nadal beats Gaël Monfils in the final, he will win his ninth Monte Carlo title and will equal a record set by Novak Djokovic with his 28th Masters title.

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Sports Briefing | College Basketball: U.N.L.V. Hires New Mexico State’s Marvin Menzies

The university moved swiftly to hire a new basketball coach after Chris Beard’s sudden exit.

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Sports Briefing | Auto Racing: Erik Jones Takes Lead on Restart to Win at Bristol

Jones flew past Kyle Larson soon after the final restart and held off Kyle Busch in the final laps to win the Nascar Xfinity Series race.

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Sports Briefing | Golf: Luke Donald Grabs One-Shot Lead at Hilton Head

Donald shot a two-under-par 69 to take a one-stroke lead on Jason Kokrak and Charley Hoffman in the RBC Heritage.

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Sports Briefing | Swimming: Katie Ledecky Wins Her Third Race in Three Days

Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle by nearly 15 seconds at the Arena Pro Swim Series meet in Mesa, Ariz.

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Sports Briefing | Track and Field: Runner Wins Three Titles in Four Hours

Caster Semenya won national titles in the 400, 800 and 1,500 meters and ran Olympic qualifying times in the first two events at the South African championships.

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Roundup: Nationals Pound the Phillies for a Seventh Straight Win

Washington’s Max Scherzer allowed one run on five hits in seven innings, Bryce Harper hit his fourth home run of the season, and the Nationals are off to their best start ever.

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Warriors 104, Rockets 78 | Warriors lead series, 1-0: Stephen Curry Leaves With Mild Injury, but the Warriors Fare Well Without Him

Curry rolled his ankle while trying to change directions but finished with a game-high 24 points.

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Indians 7, Mets 5: Matt Harvey Dominates, for a While, Then Falters Again in the Sixth

Harvey has not pitched past that point this season, and the Mets have lost all his starts, including Saturday’s.

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University Scrutinizing Sheryl Swoopes’s Coaching

Swoopes, one of the most accomplished athletes in women’s basketball history, will be investigated over accusations that she mistreated players at Loyola University Chicago.

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Rangers 4, Penguins 2 | Series tied, 1-1: Rangers Surge to Defeat Penguins

The Rangers scored all four of their goals in a span of 8 minutes 1 second to even their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Pittsburgh Penguins at one game apiece.

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Mariners 3, Yankees 2: Clutch Hitting Remains Elusive as Yankees Fall to the Mariners

The Yankees dropped their fourth game in a row after going 0 for 12 with runners in scoring position for the second straight game.

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Panthers’ Owners Have a New York State of Mind

The owners of the Islanders’ first-round opponents are New Yorkers who enjoy taking members of the team to a classic Italian restaurant in Williamsburg.

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Raptors’ Playoff Woes Resume Early With Pacers’ Upset

Paul George scored 33 points, Monta Ellis had 15 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors, 100-90, in Game 1 of their first round playoff series on Saturday.

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Roundup: Loss to United Seals Aston Villa’s Slide Into Relegation

Aston Villa was relegated for the first time since 1987 after a 1-0 road loss to Manchester United on Saturday in the English Premier League.

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Extra Bases: Dodgers Pitcher Takes a Big Step Up

As Ross Stripling prepared for this season, his goal was not to make the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation and allow no hits in his first major league start.

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30 Seconds: Reggie Miller: Sharpshooter. Analyst. Coach?

Miller, a Hall of Famer and a playoff analyst for TNT, said he “would never rule out” a return to the court, as a coach.

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Mets’ Jacob deGrom to Stay in Florida With Sick Newborn

The Mets have placed deGrom on the family medical emergency medical list because of health complications involving his newborn child.

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On Swimming: When an Olympian Goes to College, Riches Stay Out of Reach

Katie Ledecky, who is a threat to win four gold medals at the upcoming Summer Olympics, cannot profit from her talent while she is in school, while other students who are not athletes are allowed to do so.

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Essay: At the Boston Marathon, Leading the Way for Women Fifty Years Ago

Roberta Gibb, who broke the gender barrier at the Boston Marathon and is the grand marshal of this year’s race, is among the pioneers of women’s running.

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Keeping Score: Kobe Bryant’s Finale a Triumph of Volume Over Value

Bryant’s final game provided in many ways a perfectly accurate portrait of a player whose game could never be described as efficient but who had a knack for relentlessly pursuing victory at all costs.

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Sports of The Times: Grumbling About Socialism, the Yankees Profit From It

Yankees President Randy Levine complained that his team paid more than the Mets in baseball’s revenue-sharing agreement, even though taxpayers spent nearly $1 billion subsidizing the new Yankee Stadium.

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Never Gone - Beach

KENNER, La. — Don’t call it a comeback. Misty May-Treanor says she never left. Though May-Treanor retired from international beach volleyball following her third consecutive gold medal in the 2012 Olympics, she contends that she is not done with the sport. “I retired internationally, and I think everyone took that to the extent that I retired from the sport completely,” May-Treanor said Friday at the AVP New Orleans, the kickoff event for the 2016 tour. She and teammate Jenny Kropp, seeded second, defeated qualifiers Bree Scarbrough and Brittany Tiegs 21-17, 21-13. “I think as an athlete, you don’t have to say ‘I retired’ because you can do it for enjoyment. If you do it from enjoyment, there is no retirement.” Since “retiring” from beach volleyball in 2012, May-Treanor’s priorities have shifted from champion athlete to that of motherhood.“I don’t want to travel overseas anymore,” May-Treanor said. “I want to start a family and be home. It’s for fun. It’s a hobby now, it’s not a job.” Even though fans will not see May-Treanor playing overseas anytime soon, the three-time Olympic gold medalist still wants to play the sport she dominated for nearly a decade. “It’s fun for me,” May-Treanor said. Fun is the primary reason May-Treanor has teamed with Jenny Kropp fNew Orleans, despite never playing with Kropp and barely playing against her.May-Treanor is the first to admit she is unable to prepare and “put in the hours” that made her an Olympic gold medalist, but embraces her role coming out of the beach volleyball bullpen....

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Sports Briefing | Basketball: Lakers Coach Is Upbeat

Byron Scott said that he anticipated returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season despite having presided over the two worst years in the history of the team.

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Sports Briefing | Soccer: Galaxy’s de Jong Suspended

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong was suspended three games and fined for a tackle that left Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe with a sprained left ankle.

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Panthers 2, Islanders 1: Panthers Even Series as Robert Luongo Stymies Islanders

Luongo made 41 saves for his first playoff win in five years as the Panthers beat the Islanders to even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

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Mets Escape Offensive Doldrums With Four-Homer Night

Bartolo Colon won the 219th game of his career, tying him for second (with Pedro Martinez) for most victories by a Dominican-born pitcher.

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Sports Briefing | Horse Racing: Cupid Favored in Arkansas

Cupid, the winner of last month’s $900,000 Rebel Stakes, is the early 2-1 favorite in the $1 million Arkansas Derby on Saturday.

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Sports Briefing | Gymnastics: Florida Leads Championship

Florida will get a shot at a fourth straight N.C.A.A. women’s gymnastics championship.

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Mariners 7, Yankees 1: Cool Reception for Robinson Cano, and Even Colder Bats for Yankees

A shaky outing by Luis Severino and the Yankees’ habit of leaving runners on base led to a 7-1 loss to Cano and the Mariners.

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Galaxy's Nigel de Jong Suspended Three Games for Tackle

De Jong has been suspended for three games and handed an undisclosed fine for a controversial tackle on Portland Timbers' midfielder Darlington Nagbe, Major League Soccer said on Friday.

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Giovani Dos Santos Scores Twice as Galaxy Beat Dynamo, 4-1

Giovani dos Santos scored twice and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Houston Dynamo 4-1 on Friday night to extend their unbeaten streak to four games.

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Minus Two Stars, Memphis Staggers Into the Playoffs

Mike Conley is just one of several Grizzlies who are nursing injuries as Memphis prepares for its first-round playoff series against San Antonio.

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Top-Ranked Jason Day Tied for Lead in RBC Heritage

Jason Day is back at the top in a bid for his third PGA Tour title in a month.

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Watson Shoots 68, Shares Lead in Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Tom Watson said farewell to the Masters last week and then went back to work on his swing.

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Pablo Larrazabal Takes 2-Shot Lead at Spanish Open

Larrazabal shot a par-71 in the second round through heavy winds to take a two-shot lead at the Spanish Open on Friday.

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Rafael Nadal on Course for His Ninth Monte Carlo Title as Federer Exits

A ninth Monte Carlo Masters title is getting closer for Nadal with most of his rivals out of the way — including Roger Federer, who again misses out on one of the few trophies not already in his glittering collection.

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Roundup: Rockies Cool Off the Cubs; Cities Help Salute Robinson

The Cubs, who had won eight of nine in their best start in 47 years, managed only four singles and made four errors.

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N.F.L. Roundup: Percy Harvin Retires After Seven Seasons in the League

Harvin played five games for the Buffalo Bills last season before being placed on injured reserve with lingering hip and knee injuries.

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N.B.A. Denies Anti-Lin Bias on Fouls

The league responded to a fan-made video that highlighted hard fouls on Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin that were not ruled flagrant.

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Now Batting Third for Struggling Mets: Conforto, Not Cespedes

The second-year player Michael Conforto, one of the few bright spots in the Mets’ batting order, was moved up to the third spot.

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After Devouring League, Warriors Remain Hungry

The Golden State Warriors broke a cherished record and have the N.B.A.’s likely M.V.P. That is not satisfying enough, however, for a franchise seeking its second consecutive championship.

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Mets Say They’ve Made Changes to Avoid Errors Like Sale of Historic Jersey of Mike Piazza

The team announced that it had instituted new internal controls to avoid embarrassments like losing possession of the shirt Piazza wore in the first New York game after Sept. 11.

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Roundup: Sharks Beat Kings Again; Flyers Lose Key Center

Joe Pavelski, San Jose’s captain, scored two goals in pacing the Sharks to a 4-3 victory and a 1-0 lead in the teams’ first-round series.

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Lundqvist Practices With Rangers; Status for Game 2 Uncertain

Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist said there was no damage to his right eye after it was struck by a stick Wednesday against the Penguins.

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2016 N.B.A. Playoff Matchups

A look at the eight opening-round series, which all begin this weekend.

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Sports Business: In New Netting, Twins See a Line Between Intimacy and Safety

Seeing what was gained, and lost, when the Twins went above and beyond new recommendations for protective netting at major league ballparks.











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Trojans Defend Home Sand - Beach

USC beach takes down Pepperdine 4-1 on senior day

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For Edge in a Faster N.H.L., Players Turn to Figure Skaters

Hockey players are realizing that the attention to form and technique in figure skating can help increase their speed and fluidity.











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Sports Briefing | Doping: Russian Runner’s Ban Is Overturned

Tatyana Andrianova will keep the bronze medal she won in the 800 meters at the 2005 world championships.











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Sports Briefing | Basketball: UConn’s Latest Sweep: The W.N.B.A. Draft

Breanna Stewart led a University of Connecticut sweep of the first three picks in the W.N.B.A. draft, going first over all to the Seattle Storm.











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Sports Briefing | College Football: Ted Agu’s Family Settles in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of a University of California football player who died after a team drill in 2014 has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the university system for $4.75 million.











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Sports Briefing | Mixed Martial Arts: New York Ends Ban on Mixed Martial Arts and Gets a Show

New York State ended its ban on professional mixed martial arts — it was the last holdout in the nation — opening the cages for major fights in its big venues across the state.











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Brave Liverpool Create 'Special Moment' at Anfield

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp had spoken about bravery in the run-up to their Europa League clash with Borussia Dortmund, but even the ever-enthusiastic German must have doubted if his side had the stomach to produce their stunning fightback on Thursday.











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