Essay: A Year That Can Never Be Taken From Cleveland

With an N.B.A. title for the Cavaliers and the Indians falling just short in the World Series, forgive a city that once lost the Browns and LeBron James for feeling buoyant.

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Sports Briefing: Blue Jackets Beat Wild in a Game Someone Had to Lose

Columbus won its 15th straight, matching the second-longest streak in N.H.L. history, by ending Minnesota’s run at 12.

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Clemson 31, Ohio State 0 | Fiesta Bowl: Clemson Pounds Ohio State in Title Rematch Bid

Seeking redemption for last year’s loss to Alabama in the championship game, the Tigers handed the Buckeyes the first shutout loss absorbed by an Urban Meyer team.

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Rockets 129, Knicks 122: James Harden Scores 53 as Knicks Drop 4th in a Row

Harden 53 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds for his second straight triple-double against the short-handed Knicks.

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Alabama 24, Washington 7: Alabama Pounds Washington to Reach National Title Game

A two-touchdown, 180-yard performance from Bo Scarbrough, a relatively unheralded running back, left the Crimson Tide one win from a second straight championship.

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The Death of Darrent Williams Resonates 10 Years Later

The former Broncos defensive back was murdered on New Year’s Day in 2007, but his family and friends continue to celebrate his short life.

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Los Angeles Has the Rams in Its Backyard, but the Raiders in Its Heart

Although the Raiders left for Oakland after the 1994 season, they retained a large Southern California following, which is enjoying the team’s strong season.

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Tiger Woods Will Have a Good Year, His Friend Notah Begay III Predicts

Begay was encouraged by performance of Woods, who turned 41 on Friday, in the Hero World Challenge in early December.

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Giants’ Romeo Okwara Casts a Thoughtful Eye on the World

As he hones his art, the undrafted rookie shows the potential to be another in a long line of impact Giants pass rushers.

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Ronda Rousey’s U.F.C. Return Ends in 48 Seconds of Punches by Amanda Nunes

Rousey’s first fight in 13 months was brief, with Nunes landing multiple blows right from the start.

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On Soccer: Battle of Wits Starts Long Before Foot Meets Ball

Aitor Karanka, Middlesbrough’s manager, gets thick dossiers on Premier League opponents each week because survival in England’s top flight depends on it.

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Sports Briefing: After Second Look, No Charges in Minnesota Sex Assault Case

The Hennepin County attorney’s office said the university’s report had shed light on “deplorable behavior” but that criminal charges were not warranted.

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Pelicans 104, Knicks 92: Top-Heavy Knicks Are Toppled by New Orleans Pelicans

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Kristaps Porzingis 21 and Derrick Rose 20, but no other Knicks player reached double-digits.

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Stanford Stuffs North Carolina 2-Point Try to Win the Sun Bowl

The Tar Heels scored with 25 seconds left and were attempting to tie the game, but North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky was sacked on the conversion attempt.

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A Collision of Winning Streaks That Proves Rare for N.H.L., or Any League

The matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild is the first in the four major North American sports leagues between teams with streaks of at least 12 wins.

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A Quirk of Canadian History: When War and Hockey Shared the Ice

A century ago, a battalion on its way to the European front played in a league with top players. Though the experiment fizzled, it helped change the sport.

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Patriots’ Fleet Receiver Michael Floyd Tries to Catch Up to Team

Floyd, who signed with New England after Arizona released him following a D.U.I. arrest, Floyd has worked hard studying his new team’s complicated playbook.

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UConn Hires Randy Edsall to Rebuild a Football Program He Once Led

Edsall, who coached the Huskies for 12 seasons before leaving for Maryland, agreed to a five-year contract that is worth more than $1 million a season.

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Among Deaths in 2016, a Heavy Toll in Pop Music

The deaths of David Bowie, Prince and Leonard Cohen drew considerable attention in a year that also claimed Muhammad Ali and Fidel Castro.

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Want to Play Football at Ohio State or Clemson? Try Playing Other Sports, Too

Coaches on each side of the Fiesta Bowl, a College Football Playoff semifinal, have embraced multisport participation, resisting a tide of specialization in youth and high school sports.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 17

The Packers, seeking their fifth division title in six years, and the Lions, looking for their first since 1993, meet to decide the N.F.C. North champion.

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One Final Thought for 2016: Everybody Stinks

On Twitter, not even a championship or an Olympic medal can spare the best athletes from people who think they’re the worst.

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Push the Ball! Box Out! Zone! Did You Get All That, Viewers?

The coaches will be miked throughout the commercial-free women’s basketball game between St. John’s and Seton Hall on Friday night, giving the Fox Sports audience a unique all-access experience.

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Sports Briefing: Rashaan Salaam’s Family Declines to Test His Brain for Trauma

An autopsy confirmed that the 1994 Heisman Trophy winner killed himself earlier this month after dealing with depression.

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UConn Extends Streak to 87, Shrugging Off No. 4 Maryland

The Terrapins seemed to have all the ingredients for an upset in place, but a 14-0 run by the Huskies dismissed that notion in the second half.

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On Edge of Playoffs, Washington Redskins Have a Secondary in Flux

Injuries have transformed the safety position for Washington, which will rely on the converted cornerback Will Blackmon and the still-learning Duke Ihenacho.

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LaVell Edwards, Coach Who Led B.Y.U. to a Football Title, Dies at 86

Edwards, a onetime defensive coordinator, developed standout quarterbacks and innovative offensive schemes as a head coach and led Brigham Young to the 1984 national title.

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Serena Williams Engaged to Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian

The tennis star announced the news with a poem and an illustration on the website’s popular engagement subreddit.

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Ronda Rousey Is Returning to the U.F.C. Cage. Can She Dominate Again?

Rousey lost her title 13 months ago, but she is fighting the champion Friday in her first bout since that stunning loss in Australia.

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Facing Alabama, Washington Deploys the Psychology of the Trick Play

A reputation for trick plays can force opponents to divert time from conventional preparation and think twice about aggressive defense. At least the Huskies hope so.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 17

If your fantasy championship game is this week, Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson would be a great pair to have in your lineup.

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A Majority Agreed She Was Raped by a Stanford Football Player. That Wasn’t Enough.

Stanford has an uncommonly high bar for sexual assault cases, so the player was never punished despite two panels ruling in favor of the accuser.

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A Majority Agreed She Was Raped by a Stanford Football Player. That Wasn’t Enough.

Stanford has an uncommonly high bar for sexual-assault cases, so the player was never punished despite two panels ruling 3-2 in favor of the accuser.

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Hawks 102, Knicks 98 | Overtime: With Carmelo Anthony Ejected, Knicks Show Defensive Grit but Fall in Overtime

An elbow in the second quarter cost the Knicks their star. Offensive miscues late in the game cost them a chance to escape with a win.

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Sports Briefing: Buccaneers’ Martin Suspended for Drugs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin was suspended for four games for violating the N.F.L.’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

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U.S. Women’s National Team Fires Its Union’s Leader

Rich Nichols, the point person in the union’s negotiations with U.S. Soccer, was dismissed three days before its collective bargaining agreement was set to end.

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Northwestern 31, Pittsburgh 24: Justin Jackson Carries Northwestern to Victory in Pinstripe Bowl

Jackson rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns as the Wildcats earned just their third bowl victory, beating No. 22 Pittsburgh at Yankee Stadium.

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A Maple Leafs Museum and Man Cave, All in One Basement

Mike Wilson has collected more than 2,000 team artifacts over 50 years and has had the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr drop by.

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Ana Ivanovic Retires From Tennis at 29

Ivanovic, who won the French Open in 2008, had slipped down the rankings while dealing with injuries. She said she could no longer play to her standards.

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85-Year-Old Marathoner Is So Fast That Even Scientists Marvel

Ed Whitlock remains at the forefront among older athletes who have led scientists to reassess the possibilities of aging and performance.

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Browns, Seeking Answer at Quarterback, See a ‘Maybe’ in Robert Griffin

The former Redskin, in his first season in Cleveland, has been limited by injuries but is considered a possible long-term solution.

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On Pro Basketball: Celtics and Grizzlies Are Good. In This N.B.A., That’s a Problem.

Boston and Memphis are on track to make the playoffs, but a few teams, particularly the Warriors and the Cavaliers, have separated themselves from the pack.

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A Terrapin From Connecticut Gets Her Shot at UConn

Kiah Gillespie, a high school star, was not chosen for her state’s juggernaut team, and went to Maryland. On Thursday the undefeated Huskies are coming to her new home in what could be a showdown.

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Phil Jackson of Knicks and Jeanie Buss of Lakers Announce Their Breakup

Jackson and Buss, who had been engaged for several years but were never married, said via social media that they had ended their engagement.

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Sports Briefing: Liverpool Defeats Stoke and Edges Closer to Chelsea

Liverpool’s potent attack overcame an early goal by Stoke. The Reds are now 6 points behind first-place Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Rangers 4, Senators 3: Sluggish Rangers Rediscover Their Fight, Ending Senators’ Winning Streak

Derek Stepan and Nick Holden each scored twice as the Rangers rebounded from a 3-2 deficit in the second period to improve their record to 24-12-1.

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Alabama Win in 1926 Rose Bowl Put Southern Stamp on College Football

The game — a predecessor to Saturday’s College Football Playoff semifinal between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Washington — put teams from the South on the map.

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Cowboys’ Bryant, Elliott and Prescott Put Lions in a Must-Win Situation

Dez Bryant caught two touchdowns and threw for another for the Cowboys. The Lions will have to beat the Packers next week to earn a playoff berth.

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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott See Rookie Records as Secondary Goals

Prescott, Dallas’s quarterback, wants to get as many repetitions as possible while Elliott, the team’s running back, says victories are the ultimate goal.

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On Soccer: A Failure for Bob Bradley, and for Bold Decisions

Bradley, the first American to lead a team in England’s Premier League, was fired by Swansea after winning only two of his 11 games with the club.

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Russians No Longer Dispute Olympic Doping Operation

The officials ended their long denial, but insisted the state had no role in the doping and it was not responsible for the institutionalized cheating.

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Buffalo Bills Fire Rex Ryan After Two Seasons

Ryan was dismissed as head coach of the Bills, ending his run with a franchise that has not been to the postseason in nearly two decades.

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Dallas Cowboys Put Detroit Lions’ N.F.L. Playoff Hopes on Hold

Dez Bryant caught two touchdowns and threw for another for the Cowboys. The Lions will have to beat the Packers next week to earn a playoff berth.

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Sports Briefing: Cowboys Prevent the Lions From Wrapping Up Playoff Berth

The Lions still control their postseason fate despite a 42-21 loss to the Cowboys.

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New Head of Nutrition Gives Liverpool a Taste of Premier League Success

Players have embraced Mona Nemmer’s plans for individualized diets; locally and organically sourced foods; and compulsory four meals a day.

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He’s Not a Big Shot. Hartford’s Jason Dunne Just Makes Them.

Dunne, an overlooked New Jersey prep star who hit winning baskets against Niagara and Boston College, has begun to draw attention on the national stage.

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International Test Cricket Is Facing a Threat: Too Many Matches

The schedule is increasingly crowded for a simple reason: The more matches countries play, the more they stand to earn from television rights.

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Chelsea Wins Its 12th Straight Premier League Game

The victory left Chelsea one win short of Arsenal’s record of 13 consecutive victories in the same top-flight season, set in 2002.

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Fledgling Women’s Hockey League Becomes a Trailblazer on Transgender Policy

The National Women’s Hockey League, in just its second season, planned to unveil rules to protect transgender players.

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A Scout’s View: Baseball Talent on the Basketball Court

Omar Minaya, the former Mets general manager, sees parallels between elite baseball and basketball talent development, and baseball’s continuing loss of that talent.

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Sports in 2016: Pictures of the Winners, Losers and Cheaters

From the death of Muhammad Ali to the amazing ability of Simone Biles, a look at some of the most compelling stories of the year.

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S. Newman Darby, Inventor of the Sailboard, Dies at 88

Mr. Darby created his invention, widely acknowledged as the first windsurfing craft, out of frustration that the waves on lakes were not big enough to surf on.

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After an N.B.A. Christmas, the Best Games This Week

The Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Can the improved Boston Celtics expose Cleveland’s weaknesses on Thursday?

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N.F.L. Playoffs: Who’s In, Who’s Out and Who’s Close

N.F.C. playoff teams still need to be determined in the final weekend of the regular season, but in the A.F.C., only the seeding is up in the air.

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Chiefs 33, Broncos 10: Chiefs Eliminate the Staggering Broncos From Playoff Contention

Kansas City scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and punctuated the win by scoring on a jump pass thrown by the 346-pound defensive tackle Dontari Poe.

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No Detail’s Too Small for Alabama: It Landed the Top Long Snapper, Too

The snapper for punts and kicks might be on the field for only seven or eight plays. In Coach Nick Saban’s world, that’s enough to make a difference.

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2015 Sydney Hobart Winners Watching From a Distance

No regrets for Ken Read, the winning skipper last year, as a daunting race gets underway in Sydney, Australia.

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Why a Sailor Who Likes Nights Ashore Takes On the ‘Hobart’

Australian Tom Slingsby, with an Olympic gold and an America’s Cup, does the overnight race because of what it means in the nation.

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Sports Briefing: Mel Stottlemyre’s Health Is Said to Be Improving

Stottlemyre, 75, a former star pitcher for the Yankees, has been struggling with multiple myeloma since 2000.

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‘Suplex’ in Chinese? Professional Wrestling Tries a Big New Market

World Wrestling Entertainment tries to bring body slams and drop-kicks to a country where other companies have run into government restrictions.

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Cavaliers 109, Warriors 108: Without Any Title at Stake, Cavaliers Relive Rally Past Warriors

This time, Cleveland climbed out of a 14-point hole in the fourth quarter. In last season’s N.B.A. finals, it erased a three-games-to-one deficit for its first title.

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Steelers 31, Ravens 27: With Antonio Brown’s Outstretched Hand, the Steelers Seize the A.F.C. North

Brown was stopped short of the goal line but reached the ball into the end zone with 9 seconds left to beat secure a comeback win over Baltimore.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Detroit Lions (9-5) at Dallas Cowboys (12-2)

The Lions can clinch a playoff spot with a victory over the top team in the N.F.C.

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On College Basketball: UConn Women Say ‘Nah’ to Rebuilding Year

After losing three superstars last season, the championship Huskies are undefeated again — the latest evidence that Coach Geno Auriemma’s success is based on more than recruiting.

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Lions’ Matthew Stafford Flies Under the Radar, at Supersonic Speed

Overshadowed by the N.F.L.’s elite passers, Stafford’s skill is engineering rallies with the game on the line. He has 28 comeback wins in his eight year career.

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Knicks’ Inconsistency Crops Up Again in Loss to the Celtics

Though they have a winning record, the Knicks’ offense can quickly go stagnant, and when that occurs, their defense is not strong enough to save them.

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Miruts Yifter, Ethiopian Runner and Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies at 72

He was known as Yifter the Shifter for the sudden bursts of speed that propelled him to win twice at the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow.

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After Grievances Aired, Valencia President Apologizes

Angry fans punched and kicked the players’ bus after Valencia’s latest league loss.

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Giants Idly Clinch Playoff Spot, Through a Tampa Bay Loss

The Giants, who are 10-5, backed into their first postseason berth in five years when the Saints beat the Buccaneers on Saturday.

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N.F.L. Roundup: Browns Halt Their Streak of Futility by Outlasting the Chargers

Cleveland won its first game in more than a year when San Diego missed a 45-yard field goal that would have tied the game as time expired.

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Titans Quarterback Marcus Mariota Leaves Field on a Cart

Mariota, Tennessee’s starting quarterback, injured his right ankle late in the third quarter on a sack and wore an air cast as he departed the game.

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On Pro Football: Patriots Feast on Bryce Petty, as on So Many Others

New England improved to 13-2 as the Jets fell to 4-11. Petty, the Jets’ young quarterback, left the game after injuring his left shoulder.

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Sunday’s N.F.L. Matchups: Who We Think Will Win

Just two games are on the schedule, but both are crucial divisional contests, with the Steelers playing the Ravens and the Chiefs meeting the Broncos.

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Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines in sports.

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The Winds Are Behind Women in Top Races

Top Australian sailors like Adrienne Cahalan have helped to change the makeup of the sport. She recalls women being considered bad luck on board.

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Hockey Is Catching Up to Bob Johnson, 25 Years After His Death

He won N.CA.A. titles and the Stanley Cup by emphasizing conditioning, nutrition and fundamentals, an approach that met with rolled eyes a generation ago but is now commonplace.

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Todd Bowles Joins Jets in New England After Hospitalization

It was unclear whether the coach, who was hospitalized for an illness of an undisclosed nature, would be able to work on the sidelines of Saturday afternoon’s game against the Patriots.

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Sports Briefing: Vikings Team Plane Slides Off Runway

No injuries were reporter after the plane skidded off the tarmac, though the players had to wait several hours to deplane.

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After Terror, Berlin Finds Comfort and Joy in a Soccer Club’s Ritual

An offbeat Christmas celebration, melding pep rally and church service, was suddenly tasked with helping a city heal in the aftermath of a truck attack on a market this week.

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Sports Business: A ‘Hoop Dreams’ Sequel, Written by Gun Violence

Shawn Harrington, who was in the 1994 movie “Hoop Dreams” and became a high school coach, has lost the use of his legs because of a 2014 shooting.

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The Small-Market Indians Add a Big Bat in Edwin Encarnacion

Signing the free-agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion is a coup for Cleveland, which reached the World Series despite low payroll and attendance figures.

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Jets Coach Todd Bowles Is Hospitalized

The team did not disclose the nature of his illness, and it was unclear if he would coach the Jets on Saturday against the New England Patriots.

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Fast Starts by Rutgers and Seton Hall Invigorate a New Jersey Rivalry

It has been a while since a game between these in-state basketball teams meant anything, but each team entered Friday night’s matchup flying high.

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I.O.C. Starts Proceedings Against 28 Russian Athletes Over Sochi Doping

Disciplinary action could follow a report detailing tampering with competitors’ urine samples by the host country at the 2014 Winter Games.

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On Pro Football: It’s Time to Recognize a Few Truths About These Giants

A deep postseason run will take a healthy lineup, top efforts from a few rookies and luck on the road — but the Giants have to get into the playoffs first.

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Petra Kvitova Leaves Hospital Vowing to Play Tennis Again

She said she was determined to return to her career, no matter what it would take, after a man attacked her with a knife inside her home.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 16

With much about the N.F.L. playoffs still undecided, the league’s heavy Saturday schedule includes Dolphins at Bills and Falcons at Panthers.

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Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitchell Got an Early Start on a Dash to Stardom

Mitchell, a 5-foot-8 flash of basketball skill, started playing at age 4 against boys years older. Now, a rival coach says, she’s “impossible to guard.”

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At U.C.L.A., a Highly Rated Show Fails to Pack Them In

After a fallow decade, the No. 2-ranked Bruins are undefeated, but fans have been slow to return to Pauley Pavilion, with only one sold-out game so far this season.

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On Soccer: English Soccer’s Festive Slog: Adored by Fans, Endured by Players

To millions of fans, Boxing Day and the games that follow are a high point of the year. But most players, at best, are ambivalent about the mentally and physically draining week.

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Sports Briefing: N.C.A.A. Revamps Allegations in North Carolina Academic Case

A third notice of allegations from the N.C.A.A. was released that included a charge that the college had provided improper benefits — although a similar charge was withdrawn earlier.

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Eagles 24, Giants 19: Giants Fail to Clinch Playoff Berth After Slow Start Against Eagles

A Giants victory would have clinched the team’s first N.F.L. postseason berth in five seasons.

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Warriors 117, Nets 101: After Spending One Half as Warriors’ Equals, Nets Return to Reality

The Nets led by 16 points at halftime before a Golden State team without Draymond Green reasserted itself as one of the league’s best.

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On Pro Basketball: Viselike Defense Adds Teeth to Golden State Warriors’ Buzz-Saw Offense

Entering Thursday, the Warriors were leading the league in blocked shots and were third in field-goal percentage defense.

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Carmelo Anthony Was ‘Conundrum,’ His Former Coach George Karl Writes

In a new book, Karl, Anthony’s coach with the Nuggets, calls him the best offensive player he ever coached but that he was “addicted to the spotlight.”

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Anthony Stolarz, First N.H.L. Goalie From New Jersey, Excels With Flyers

Stolarz, who won his first two starts for Philadelphia, was in Newark on Thursday as the Flyers faced the Devils, the team he rooted for as a child.

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Ivan Nova Is Said to Agree to 3-Year Deal to Stay With Pirates

Nova struck out 52 batters and walked just three after being traded to Pittsburgh by the Yankees. He signed a three-year, $26 million contract, according to multiple reports.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 16

Quarterback Cam Newton gets his shot at redemption, and the Raiders have two receivers to consider starting this week.

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Duke Suspends Guard Grayson Allen for Tripping Opponent

Allen, a junior guard who was caught tripping opponents twice last season, was suspended indefinitely by Duke after tripping another player on Wednesday night.

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The Legacy of Bud Collins Lives On With “The Bud Collins History of Tennis” Book

The legacy of Bud Collins will continue in his encyclopedic compilation “The Bud Collins History of Tennis,” which is now available in a third edition. Collins, the most influential and famous journalist in the history of tennis, died on March 6 of this year after 86 colorful, enthusiastic and kind-hearted years of life. Throughout his [...]

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Patrick McEnroe Becomes Co-Director at John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York City

SPORTIME tennis club on Randall’s Island in New York City and The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) today announced the appointment of Patrick McEnroe as Co-Director, alongside longtime JMTA Director Lawrence Kleger. McEnroe, the younger brother of JMTA founder John McEnroe, joins a team, led by SPORTIME Managing Director Bennett Schlansky. A world-class staff of [...]

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Running With Sherman: Becoming a Pack Leader of Dogs and Donkeys

My friend Luis worked with shelter dogs and I had a neglected donkey. How do you make a damaged animal a willing partner? Cesar Millan arrived to help.

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Tragedy Made Steve Kerr See the World Beyond the Court

The Golden State Warriors coach draws from the assassination of his father to make sense of a complicated world.

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Sports Briefing: Tennis Player Petra Kvitova Could Play Again After Hand Surgery

Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, was injured Tuesday when a knife-wielding intruder attacked her at her home in Prostejov, Czech Republic.

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Special Report: The Year in Sports: Sports in 2016: Upsets and the Upsetting

Unlikely champions, surprising finishes and the Chicago Cubs. A look at the winners and sinners of a year in sports.

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Special Report: The Year in Sports: A Look at the Year’s Winners and Losers

There were big highs and low lows, with icons like LeBron James and Andy Murray soaring while Roger Federer fell out of the top 10.

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Special Report: The Year in Sports: LeBron James Delivered on His Promise in 2016

In bringing a trophy home to Ohio, James was part star and part missionary, with an undeniable sense of community elevating the best games of the year.

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Sports of The Times: After The Shot, Villanova’s Kris Jenkins Sets His Sights Higher

Jenkins, who hit the winning 3-pointer against North Carolina in the national title game in April, doesn’t want that moment to be the highlight of his life.

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F.B.I. Agent’s News Leaks May Doom Federal Case Against William Walters

A major insider trading prosecution of a top Las Vegas sports bettor is in danger of collapsing amid the revelation that a federal agent shared confidential information about the case with reporters.

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Bob Stoops Revisits Handling of Joe Mixon’s Assault Case

Oklahoma’s coach said that if his star running back punched a woman now — as he did in 2014 — he would have no choice but to kick him off the team.

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A Call-Up’s Story: Years in the Minors, Four Days in the N.H.L.

Erik Burgdoerfer’s odyssey to the N.H.L., and two games with the Sabres this month, is a common story that has offered lessons for his teammates and his coaches.

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On Pro Basketball: Joakim Noah Gives Knicks Signs for Hope After Disappointing Start

Noah, who signed a four-year, $72 million deal over the summer, showed signs on Tuesday night that he might be overcoming his slow start.

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Thursday’s N.F.L. Matchup: New York Giants (10-4) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-9)

The Giants are looking to clinch a playoff berth; the Eagles are on a five-game losing streak.

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Keeping Score: Led by Rockets, N.B.A. Is Shooting Even More 3-Pointers

Three teams are on a pace to break the record for 3-pointers attempted per game in a season, and one of them is the Nets.

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The Long, Lonely Fall of a Heisman Trophy Winner

Rashaan Salaam, the 1994 trophy winner, was found dead this month. Now, many wonder if brain damage and the pressure of living up to Heisman hopes contributed to his end.

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Two Teams in a League of Their Own

The Isles of Scilly Football League has just two teams, but the smallest soccer league on the globe still gets the attention of the outside world.

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Sports Briefing: N.F.L. Fines Giants for Walkie-Talkie Use During Game

McAdoo’s use of a walkie-talkie early in the fourth quarter cost the team $150,000 and McAdoo $50,000.

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Led by Anthony, Knicks Wake Up Against Pacers

Carmelo Anthony scored 35 points as the Knicks shook off he effects of their recent West Coast trip and came from behind to defeat the Pacers.

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Bracketology Is in the Oxford English Dictionary. You Can Look It Up.

The term associated with N.C.A.A. basketball tournament made the cut for the Oxford English Dictionary.

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Steelers Are Getting Their 2 Points’ Worth

Since the N.F.L. increased the difficulty of extra-point kicks, Pittsburgh’s coach has called for more 2-point conversions than any other coach.

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Rutgers Football Is Facing N.C.A.A. Inquiry

Allegations involving the football program are yet more bad news for an athletics department that has struggled on and off the field in recent years.

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Howard L. Bingham, Muhammad Ali’s Longtime Photographer, Dies at 77

Mr. Bingham chronicled the boxer’s life for more than 50 years and displayed a particular flair for showing him away from the ring.

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Atlanta Falcons Dominate Despite Loss of Star Receiver

Although Julio Jones is out with a sprained toe, the Falcons have won two straight lopsided victories.

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U.S. Star Alex Morgan Heading to France to ‘Push My Game’

The prominent American women’s soccer player signed with Olympique Lyonnais, which many regard as the best women’s club in the world.

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After 42 Seasons and 32 Titles, a Hockey Coach Can’t Wait for the Next Game

Bill Belisle has coached at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, R.I., since 1975. But when this season opened, it was “just like my first game.”

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Red Sox Send Clay Buchholz to Phillies for a Minor Leaguer

Buchholz, 32, a two-time All-Star, was the odd man out in Boston’s pitching rotation after the team added Chris Sale.

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Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Badly Injured in Home Invasion

The two-time Wimbledon champion was attacked by a man with a knife in her apartment in Prostejov, Czech Republic.

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Sports Briefing: Panthers Complicate Redskins’ Playoff Path

A 26-15 loss to Carolina left Washington needing help to secure a wild card in the season’s final two weeks.

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Roger Federer on Family Time and Following the Tour

Federer, coming off a six-month injury break, plans to return to competitive tennis in January at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia.

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Derrick Rose’s Value to Knicks Shows When He’s Sidelined

Although Rose, the 2001 N.B.A. most valuable player, may not be the force he once was, the Knicks’ statistics suffer when he is not on the floor.

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Coaching Transition at Syracuse Puts Bumps on Recruiting Trail

With Jim Boeheim leaving at the end of this season, Mike Hopkins, the “head coach-designate,” is stepping into a larger role.

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In a Book, an Ex-N.F.L. Player Details Consequences of Concussions

Ben Utecht, who retired in 2010 after too many hits to the head, has made it his mission to speak out about the dangers of head trauma and how it affected him.

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Blue Jackets on a Roll Behind Tortorella and Bobrovsky

Columbus, which has made the playoffs only twice in 15 seasons, has won nine games in a row and is in third place in the Eastern Conference, led by Coach John Tortorella and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.

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An N.B.A. Gift on Christmas: Warriors at Cavaliers

It’s the first meeting between the teams since Cleveland beat Golden State in Game 7 of the finals.

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Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey Is Latest Star to Skip Bowl Game

A few N.F.L. prospects have chosen to protect their draft status rather than play in a lower-tier bowl game and risk injury.

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Raiders Move Up, Chargers Move Down, and Both May Be Moving Out

This much is known: The Raiders are in the playoffs, and the Chargers are out. Where they will play in the future is an open question.

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Sports Briefing: Real Madrid Wins Its Second Club World Cup

Three goals by Cristiano Ronaldo leads the European champions past Kashima of Japan 4-2 after extra time.

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Rangers 3, Devils 2, Shootout: Devils Lose More Ground With Shootout Loss to Rangers

The Devils are struggling to keep pace in a division filled with soaring teams, including the Rangers, the Penguins, the Capitals, the Blue Jackets and the Flyers.

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N.B.A. Agrees to Reduce Back-to-Back Games. Old-Timers Raise an Eyebrow.

The concern over playing consecutive matches is a source of amusement for an older generation, who played when easing the schedule was hardly a priority.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Carolina Panthers (5-8) at Washington Redskins (7-5-1)

Quarterback Kirk Cousins will face the porous secondary of the Panthers, who need three straight wins to avoid going from a Super Bowl defeat to a losing season.

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New England Patriots Set N.F.L. Record With 8th Straight Division Title

The Patriots, who lost last season’s A.F.C. title game in Denver, took revenge by beating the Broncos with a power running game and an improved offensive line.

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On Tennis: Roger Federer Welcomes the End ... Of a Layoff, Not His Career

Federer got a taste of retirement with his longest break from the ATP Tour since he turned professional in 1998. Now, he will try his hand at a comeback.

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A (Short) Lifetime Spent Preparing for the Family Business

At 23, Alexandre Tanguay is one of the youngest team owners in professional sports. Even if he gets help from his old high school history teacher.

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Packers 30, Bears 27: With a Last-Second Kick, Green Bay Packers Win Their Fourth Straight

A 60-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson set up Mason Crosby’s 32-yard field goal as time expired in Green Bay’s fourth straight win.

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Jacksonville Jaguars Fire Coach Gus Bradley After 12th Loss

Bradley was 14-48 in four seasons with Jacksonville, the worst winning percentage (.225) of any N.F.L. coach with at least 60 games.

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A Jewish Player’s 1914 Baseball Card Triggers a $125,000 Dispute

A standoff between the seller of an obscure relic on eBay and a collector who offered a grand sum for it highlights how niche passions can drive the sports memorabilia market.

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Giants 17, Lions 6: Beckham TD Helps the Giants Beat the Lions in a Showdown of Top Teams

A one-handed touchdown grab by Odell Beckham Jr. late in the fourth quarter Sunday helped the Giants prevail and lift their record to 10-4.

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On Soccer: Arsenal’s Season Begins to List, With a Price Still to Pay

The November doldrums that usually bedevil the club have instead come in December, just as contract demands from two stars are blowing up.

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N.F.L. Scores: Playoff Positions Up for Grabs in Week 15

The Lions will have their hands full with the Giants, and the Broncos need to beat the Patriots to stay in the hunt. Stay here for scores and updates.

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Dolphins 34, Jets 13: Even With Diminished Hopes, Fans Find Jets Wanting Against Dolphins

There had been hopes that the veterans from last year’s 10-6 team would take the Jets back to the playoffs. Instead, the team lost its 10th game of the season.

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Nuggets 127, Knicks 114: Carmelo Anthony, Back in Knicks Lineup, Stays Vexed in Denver

Anthony, who scored a game-high 29 points, has lost all five games he’s played in Denver since being traded from the Nuggets to the Knicks in 2011.

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Sports Briefing: Washington University‘s Men’s Soccer Team Suspended Over Lewd Behavior

The men’s soccer team at Washington University in St. Louis has been indefinitely suspended for what the university called sexually explicit comments and other inappropriate behavior toward the women’s soccer team.

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Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines in sports.

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Essay: Five Years Without a Pro Title? Oh, Woe Is the New York Sports Fan

With nothing to show from the area’s 13 pro teams since the Giants’ Super Bowl win in 2012, this has become a drought of epic proportions, by our spoiled-rotten standards.

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From Afar, an Extra Set of Eyes to Spot Concussions in the N.H.L.

Players and coaches are still growing accustomed to the latest change to the league’s concussion protocol, adding New York-based spotters to in-arena ones.

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On Baseball: Tim Raines’s Hall of Fame Candidacy in Last of the 10th

With a greater appreciation of his skill, Raines, who is in his 10th and final year on the writers’ ballot, has steadily gained more support.

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Minnesota Players Rescind Boycott and Will Play in Holiday Bowl

They had maintained that 10 teammates who were suspended from the football team because of a sexual assault inquiry had not been afforded due process.

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Sports of The Times: Fordham Basketball Coach Recruits With an Academic Fast Track

Stephanie Gaitley tries to sell teenagers on the value of taking extra classes even as they work hard on the basketball court.

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Sports Briefing: Alabama Picks Steve Sarkisian for Offensive Coordinator

Alabama Coach Nick Saban announced that Sarkisian would replace Lane Kiffin, who has taken over the Florida Atlantic program.

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Impasse in Minnesota Escalates Over Football Team Suspensions

The university president said the team had declined an invitation to a meeting about the suspensions of 10 players over a sexual assault investigation.

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Sporting: 6,000 Miles on a Shopping Bike

Riding the Iron Curtain Trail in winter probably makes one an epic fool, not an epic hero. But I had to believe otherwise.

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uery: What? No Viagra Bowl? Not Yet, Anyway

Postseason college-football games often have silly names, like the uDrove Humanitarian Bowl, and clumsy pairings with sponsors, like the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl.

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Aroldis Chapman Says Joe Maddon Overused Him in Cubs’ Title Run

Chapman, whom the Yankees have reacquired, was particularly bothered by having to start the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series, a game the Cubs were leading by 9-2.

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Women’s Cricket Gains in Numbers and Visibility, but Gender Gaps Remain

The sport is enjoying growing popularity and self-confidence thanks to recent developments, but pay gaps and policy differences keep the women’s game from standing completely on its own.

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Louisville Suspends Coordinator Who Received Wake Forest Game Plan

Lonnie Galloway, a co-offensive coordinator, will miss the Citrus Bowl after receiving game plans from the fired Demon Deacons broadcaster Tommy Elrod.

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Ex-N.H.L. Enforcer Moves to Hong Kong and Shows His Nurturing Side

Barry Beck, a former Rangers defenseman, has played a key role in developing the city’s youth hockey culture.

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Saturday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Miami Dolphins (8-5) at Jets (4-9)

Backup quarterback Matt Moore will start for the Dolphins, while Jets quarterback Bryce Petty won last weekend for the first time as an N.F.L. starter.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 15

Ten of the 12 N.F.L. playoff spots remain unoccupied, and 24 teams remain eligible for the postseason.

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Catching Big Air at Copper Mountain

Big air will be a new event at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018. Soar with Red Gerard, a 16-year-old member of the United States snowboarding team during a practice jump.

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Warriors 103, Knicks 90: Missing an Ailing Carmelo Anthony, Knicks Prove Easy Prey for Warriors

Anthony, nursing a sore shoulder, said he felt that he should play it safe.

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Sports Briefing: Seattle Seahawks Clinch N.F.C. West Title With Win Over Rams

Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes in the 24-3 victory over visiting Los Angeles.

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Minnesota Football Players Pledge Boycott Over Teammates’ Suspensions

The university’s team is protesting the suspension of 10 players in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

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A Roman to the Core, and the Core of Roma

Francesco Totti, a native Roman, has played his entire career with A.S. Roma: 23 years and counting. He hopes to end his playing days in a Roma jersey.

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The Face of Roma

Francesco Totti’s image can be found all over Rome — on walls large and small, in businesses, on banners in packed soccer stadiums.

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Princeton Is Latest Ivy League School to Suspend Team Over Vulgar Materials

The university’s decision to suspend the season of the men’s swimming and diving team was made after the discovery of material that was “vulgar and offensive as well as misogynistic and racist.”

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The Trials of a Boxing Romantic

Brin-Jonathan Butler followed Ernest Hemingway’s path and even met the old man from “The Old Man and the Sea.” He now teaches boxing in Central Park.

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On College Football: Despite Wake Forest Leak, Coaches’ Code Is Stronger Than Stolen X’s and O’s

Louisville illicitly received information about an opponent’s playbook, but many college football coaches consider that part of the game.

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F.B.I. Monitored Muhammad Ali Connections to Nation of Islam

Newly released documents from 1966 show that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had informants who let the agency know the details of the boxer’s involvement with the group led by Elijah Muhammad.

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Garrett Gomez, Record-Breaking Jockey Who Struggled With Addiction, Dies at 44

Gomez, who twice received the Eclipse Award as the country’s top jockey, won 3,769 races, including a record 76 stakes races in 2007.

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For Swimmers With Ice Water in Their Veins, an Event to Match

The sport of ice swimming, done in water about 41 degrees or less, is attracting interest in spite of its dangers, or perhaps because of them.

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Bereaved Texas Town Finds Comfort in a State High School Title Game

Thirteen days after a bus crash seriously injured several cheerleaders and killed the booster club president, Iraan’s team played in a state title game.

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Craig Sager, Colorful N.B.A. Sideline Reporter, Dies at 65

Mr. Sager was known as much for his outlandish outfits as for his brief interviews with basketball coaches and players on N.B.A. broadcasts.

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Mets Pitcher Jeurys Familia’s Domestic Violence Case Is Dismissed

A New Jersey judge dismissed a charge of simple assault against the Mets relief pitcher after a prosecutor said there was not enough evidence to go forward.

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The Fans Show Up in Memphis, but 3 Cavaliers Stars Stay Home

The Cavaliers rested their three best players — LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love — in their only road trip of the season to Memphis.

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Nicole Gibbs Becomes Ambassador For Gluten-Free ArrowBars

Rising tennis star and personality Nicole Gibbs has been named the newest ambassador for the newly-launched gluten free energy bar called “ArrowBar.” Gibbs joins top American tennis stars John Isner and Stevie Johnson, as well as former ATP Pros James Blake and Michael Russell, as ambassadors for the product. The ArrowBar is a new gluten-free, [...]

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Steinbrenners and Andrettis Team Up in Auto Racing Venture

Hank Steinbrenner, whose younger brother, Hal, runs the Yankees, will partner with the retired driver Michael Andretti to enter a car in the developmental circuit Indy Lights.

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Jameis Winston and Woman Who Accused Him of Rape Settle Lawsuits

The woman, who said Winston raped her in late 2012 when they were Florida State students, had sued him in the spring of 2015, and he had countersued.

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Sports Briefing: Minnesota Suspends 10 Players for the Holiday Bowl

An fresh investigation into a reported sexual assault led to the benching of four players who had been suspended earlier in the season, and six of their teammates.

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N.F.L. Owners Pave Way for Chargers and Raiders to Move

At a league meeting, owners showed signs of grudging support for relocating the teams to Los Angeles and Las Vegas as soon as next season.

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Louisville Confirms Being Given Wake Forest Plays by Announcer

Louisville’s athletic director said Tommy Elrod, whom the Demon Deacons fired, shared “a few plays” with a Cardinals assistant before their game last month.

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N.B.A. and Players’ Union Agree to New Labor Deal

The new deal was a pre-emptive move by both sides to avoid the possibility of a labor stoppage next season.

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For Toronto Maple Leafs’ Star Young Forwards, a Reality Check

Toronto, led by the 19-year-olds Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, is showing patience as they and others develop their game.

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Suns Behind Him, Hornacek Coolly Contemplates What’s Next

A loss to Phoenix, his old employer, may have been bittersweet. But the Knicks’ coach has other priorities, like bringing out the best in his new team.

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Thursday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Los Angeles Rams (4-9) at Seattle Seahawks (8-4-1)

The Seahawks seek to end an inexplicable three-game losing streak to the Rams, who fired their head coach on Monday.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 15

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and Falcons running back Devonta Freeman have favorable matchups this week.

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Chauffeur, Shootaround and Boneless Chicken Wings: Living Large With the Nets

Some people have it all, but still crave luxury, novelty and access without irksome hurdles. At Barclays Center, that’s the Nets’ Brooklyn Experience.

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Suns 113, Knicks 111, Overtime: Suns’ Eric Bledsoe Topples Knicks With 31 Points, and a Layup in Overtime

Bledsoe had his third straight game with at least 30 points, helping the Suns overcome a 34-point performance from Kristaps Porzingis.

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Sports Briefing: Argentine Firm to Pay $112 Million in FIFA Scandal

Torneos y Competencias admitted its role in a scheme as part of an agreement with United States prosecutors that spared the company a criminal prosecution.

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Blackhawks 2, Rangers 1: Blackhawks Cool Off Rangers and Backup Goalie Antti Raanta

Raanta, coming off two straight shutouts, gave up second-period goals to Trevor Van Riemsdyk and the former Ranger Artem Anisimov, and Chicago won on the road.

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Facing Athletes’ Boycott, Bobsled and Skeleton Event Is Moved From Russia

The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association plans to name a new site in the coming days.

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Patriots Find Two Diamonds in the Rough, One Coarser Than the Other

While the New England rookie receiver Malcolm Mitchell has become a reliable target for Tom Brady, the first-year special-teams player Cyrus Jones has struggled to hold on to the ball.

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Banning of Female Costumes for Rookie Hazing Draws Mixed Response

A new Major League Baseball rule is intended to prevent offensive outfits from being worn as part of a first-year player ritual.

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An N.F.L. Executive, Honoring His Lost Sister, Speaks Out About Anorexia

Fueled by regret, Paraag Marathe of the San Francisco 49ers has found his voice in helping to educate people about eating disorders and their treatments.

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With New Captain in Kathy Rinaldi, U.S. Fed Cup Team Strives to Recapture Success

With the team mired in a 16-year title drought, American tennis officials reimagined the job as full time and set their sights on re-energizing the nation’s top young players to get on board.

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The Best Sellers: Filed Under Sports

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

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He’s the Michael Jordan of Darts. He Just Has to Prove It

Michael van Gerwen has won 25 tournaments this year and about $1.5 million in prize money. But greatness in darts is measured in world championships, and he has only one.

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London Gets More N.F.L. Games. Too Bad About the Teams.

The league is sending eight teams to London next season, but the lineup may test even the most enthusiastic Briton’s patience.

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Soccer Player’s Harrowing Tale of Sexual Abuse Rocks Sport in Britain

Andrew Woodward said he was raped for years by his youth coach, Barry Bennell. Decades later, his decision to go public has uncovered a festering scandal in the game.

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Patriots 30, Ravens 23: New England Patriots Hold Off Baltimore Ravens’ Late Comeback Attempt

Tom Brady threw three touchdowns, including one on a 79-yard pass in the fourth quarter, as New England overcame a sloppy second half.

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Baseball Bans Dressing Rookies Up as Women

The new policy comes after photos of players as Hooters waitresses, gymnasts or Wonder Woman became unwelcome online hits.

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James Elrod, Twice a National Football Champion at Oklahoma, Dies at 62

Mr. Elrod died in a car crash as he was returning to his home in Oklahoma after watching the country music star Toby Keith perform in Las Vegas.

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Sports Briefing: Houston Rockets Fend Off Brooklyn Nets’ Rally

James Harden had 36 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds as the Rockets held off the visiting Nets, 122-118, for their seventh straight win.

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On Soccer: Pep Guardiola: A Continental Success and English Soccer’s Measuring Stick

Guardiola’s reign at Manchester City could validate the Premier League’s sense of self (if he struggles) or question tenets of England’s identity (if he thrives).

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Yankees Sign Former Mets Infielder Ruben Tejada to Minor League Deal

Tejada, whose tenure with the Mets effectively ended with a broken leg sustained in a 2015 playoff game against the Dodgers, will have to compete with Ronald Torreyes for a utility position.

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N.F.L. Concussion Settlement Payments Can Begin After Supreme Court Defers

The United States Supreme Court denied a request to review the settlement, meaning certain retired players with brain ailments can begin receiving as much as $5 million.

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On Pro Basketball: Detroit and Pistons Are One Again

The N.B.A. franchise will reclaim the city identity it left behind when it took up residence in the suburbs in 1978.

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Blackhawks’ Marian Hossa, an Elder Statesman, Adapts to Run With a Younger Crowd

After his scoring slipped to the lowest level of his long career last season, the hard-charging Hossa, 37, revamped his training program and is now Chicago’s top goal producer.

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On Soccer: Questions for Guardiola, but Also About English Soccer

Pep Guardiola’s reign at Manchester City could validate the Premier League’s sense of self (if he struggles) or question tenets of England’s identity (if he thrives).

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Kenley Jansen Said to Agree to 5-Year, $80 Million Deal With Dodgers

Jansen would be the third closer this offseason to sign for more than the $15 million benchmark set by the retired Yankee Mariano Rivera.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Wins the Ballon d’Or as Player of the Year

It is the fourth time that Ronaldo has been named the world’s best player. He has won the Ballon d’Or three times and the FIFA award once.

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Los Angeles Rams Fire Coach Jeff Fisher

Fisher was 31-45-1 in just under five seasons with the Rams, who have little time before facing the Seahawks on Thursday night.

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The Most-Read Times Obituaries of 2016

This year saw the passing of many figures who helped shaped the world, from Fidel Castro to Muhammad Ali.

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The Best N.B.A. Games This Week: Knicks vs. Warriors, and Three Others

The Knicks have progressed, but they face a roadblock in Golden State on Thursday. The Celtics visit San Antonio on Wednesday.

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Bayern and Arsenal to Meet Again as Champions League Is Drawn

The defending champion, Real Madrid, will host Napoli first, and Barcelona will travel first to play Paris St.-Germain.

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Entering Cage, Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison Helps a Show Become a Sport

Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo champion, will join the World Series of Fighting, following her ex-roommate Ronda Rousey into the colorful world of mixed martial arts.

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Cardell Hayes Convicted of Manslaughter in Death of Ex-Saints Star Will Smith

Hayes, who had been charged with second-degree murder, faces up to 40 years in prison. He also was convicted of attempted manslaughter for wounding Smith’s wife.

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Knicks 118, Lakers 112: With Derrick Rose Back on Court, Knicks Handle Depleted Lakers

Rose returned after recovering from back spasms, and the Knicks jumped to an early lead and held off a tenacious opponent.

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Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia Wins Historic Second Orange Bowl Junior Title

Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia won the Metropolia Orange Bowl Boys’ 18s singles title for the second consecutive year on Sunday, beating China’s Yibing Wu, 6-3, 6-1, on green clay at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation, Fla. Kecmanovic, who will finish the year as the world’s No. 1-ranked junior, is the third player in [...]

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Giants 10, Cowboys 7: Giants End Cowboys’ 11-Game Winning Streak and Sweep Season Series

Eli Manning connected with Odell Beckham Jr. on a 61-yard touchdown pass as the host Giants came from behind late in the third quarter and held on to beat Dallas for the second time this season.

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Sports Briefing: Texas Plans Extensive Study on Brain Injuries in High School Athletes

About two dozen sports will be tracked in an attempt to gauge whether rules or equipment changes are improving player safety.

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Elite Soccer Clubs Sign Gamers to Play Hardball in E-Sports Industry

The list of clubs with competitive gamers on their payrolls is expected to grow significantly and quickly, as teams seek to tap into a roughly $1 billion marketplace.

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Rangers 5, Devils 0: Antti Raanta’s Hot Hand in Goal Steers Rangers to Shutout of Devils

Raanta, brought on as a backup to Henrik Lundqvist, extended a streak of sharp performances that have justified Coach Alain Vigneault’s confidence in him.

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Kentucky 96, Hofstra 73: Hofstra Encounters Drawbacks to Playing Kentucky, Besides the Loss

The attention that a marquee opponent draws — including that of pro scouts — presents a challenge that begins long before tipoff.

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The Bane of the N.B.A. Coach: The In-Game Interview

The 15 to 20 stolen seconds between quarters is a high-wire act for reporters and a disdained distraction for coaches.

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Russell Wilson Throws Five Interceptions as Seahawks Implode at Lambeau

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes as Green Bay won its third straight game and bolstered its playoff aspirations.

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Jets 23, 49ers 17: Bryce Petty Rallies Jets to Overtime Win in 2nd Start at Quarterback

The Jets had trailed, 17-3, at halftime, but Petty led two fourth-quarter scoring drives to tie the score, and Bilal Powell ran in the winning 19-yard score in overtime.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Ravens (7-5) at Patriots (10-2)

Baltimore is the best in the league at stopping the run, but that may not matter.

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On Swimming: Katie Ledecky’s Coach Moves On From His Masterpiece

Bruce Gemmell had the coaching experience of a lifetime in Rio with his five-medal swimmer, but now there’s a new crop of hopefuls looking toward 2020.

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South Florida Grabs Charlie Strong After Texas Lets Him Go

Strong was 16-21 in three years with the Longhorns. The Bulls play in a conference where he has already had success.

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Bill Dineen, Teammate and Coach of Gordie Howe, Dies at 84

Mr. Dineen was a title-winning coach in the World Hockey Association and the American Hockey League, and four of his sons played professional hockey.

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Sports of The Times: Tony Romo’s Star Is Eclipsed by Another Feel-Good Story

Romo rose from an undrafted rookie to the Pro Bowl, but he has been replaced by Dak Prescott, a player who is exactly what Romo once was.

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N.F.L. Scores: Seahawks Face Packers in the Snow Without Their Leader

The Packers will probably need to win out to make the playoffs. Stay here for live scores and updates from N.F.L. Week 14

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Sounders 0, Toronto F.C. 0; Seattle wins, 5-4, on penalty kicks: Seattle Sounders Win M.L.S. Cup Over Toronto F.C. on Penalty Kicks

The Sounders could not manage a shot on goal through 120 minutes but found the net when it counted most to cap a remarkable rise from the depths of the standings.

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Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson Meet to Clear the Air

Anthony said the Knicks’ president, who had criticized him in an interview last week for sometimes holding on to the ball, had requested the meeting.

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Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson Wins the Heisman Trophy

Jackson was the first player in the Football Bowl Subdivision to pass for 3,300 yards and rush for 1,500 in a single season.

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Army 21, Navy 17: Army Triumphs at Last, Ending Navy’s 14-Game Winning Streak

The Black Knights blew a 14-point halftime lead before Ahmad Bradshaw’s 9-yard touchdown run gave Army its first victory over Navy since 2001.

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Sports Briefing: Mesut Ozil’s Goal Puts Arsenal Atop Premier League

Ozil’s looping header sent Arsenal rising to the top of the English Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Stoke on Saturday.

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Eventually, the N.H.L., but First, the Minnesota State Title

Casey Mittelstadt made an unusual decision for a top prospect in opting to keep playing high school hockey rather than play full time in a junior league.

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A Young Hockey Star in Minnesota

Casey Mittelstadt, part of a long line of hockey stars at Eden Prairie High School, hopes to help his team capture the state championship this year after coming close the past two seasons.

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Essay: Pressing the Off Button on an Indelible Marathon of Images

Richard Sandomir, who covered sports media for The New York Times for a quarter of a century, recounts his memories as he moves to a new assignment.

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A Knicks Rookie Big Man Is Not Afraid to Throw an Elbow. Ask His Mom.

Willy Hernangomez, a former teammate of Kristaps Porzingis in Spain, has displayed a knack for rebounding and the low post.

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Dallas Cowboys Receiver Cole Beasley Finds Space to Stand Out

Evasiveness has powered Beasley’s evolution from complementary piece to indispensable component in the Cowboys’ offense.

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Richard McLaren, an Antidoping Watchdog, Pursues a Tricky and Exhausting Trail

Mr. McLaren’s most recent report on state-sponsored doping by Russia capped a seven-month, stressful investigation.

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Sports Briefing: After Helping Cubs, Fowler Joins Their Rival

Dexter Fowler is headed from the World Series champions to their biggest rival.

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The Heisman Trophy Finalists

Five players are up for this year’s award, which goes to college football’s most outstanding player. The voting panel includes 58 former winners.

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East Timor Is Accused of Using Ineligible Players for Its Soccer Team

The impoverished Asian country of 1.2 million naturalized over a dozen Brazilians in 2015 in an effort to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

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Sports of The Times: After Russia’s Spree of Doping, a Time to Reform

It’s settled that there is state-sponsored doping in Russia, but what to do about it presents a different headache.

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To Carmelo Anthony, Phil Jackson’s Comments Are a ‘Temporary Black Cloud’

The Knicks star dismissed the team president’s remark that Anthony sometimes holds the ball too long.

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Sporting: Want to Visit the Jazz Age? Try Fight Night in Vegas

In boxing, when the faithful gather for a title bout, it’s like being transported to another era.

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As Women’s Hockey Advances in Canada, Pay Checks May Not Be Far Behind

Though a U.S. rival has its struggles, the Canadian Women’s Hockey League is seeing steady progress, including a league-first game at an N.H.L. arena on Saturday.

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M.L.S. Is Bypassing Big Names for Big (and Young) Talent

M.L.S. Cup on Saturday will feature highly paid designated players who represent a newer model for how teams are leaning toward players in their prime.

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Alexi Lalas on M.L.S., American Soccer and Where All That Hair Went

Lalas, who won a Major League Soccer title as a player and covered many as a broadcaster, says the diversity of the United States can pose challenges to its style of soccer.

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On College Football: Former Heisman Winners Help Decide Who’s Next

Who knows better what it takes to be considered the college football season’s exemplary player?

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Eli Manning Relishes Clash With Enduring Rival: The Cowboys

Whether it has been sparkling, imperative victories or shocking, dispiriting defeats, it always seems to come back to Dallas for the Giants quarterback.

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Sports Business: Navy Opens a Back Door and in Come Athletes, and Victories

The Naval Academy Preparatory School and the Naval Academy Foundation help Navy land football players and other athletes who would normally be rejected through the admissions process.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 14

The Texans and Colts square off in the A.F.C. South, and the Cowboys have an interesting rematch with the Giants.

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Here are the Key Findings in the Russian Doping Report

Highlights from the new report showing proof of Russia’s systematic doping, and implicating hundreds of athletes in more than 30 sports.

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Russia’s Doping Program Laid Bare by Extensive Evidence in Report

The latest investigation provides a new level of detail, implicating hundreds of athletes and leaving little doubt about Russia’s state-sponsored cheating.

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Keep It Moving

A recent study suggests that frequent activity, not just occasional bouts of exercise, is needed to counter the deleterious effects of too much sitting.

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Sports Briefing: Break-in at Giants Player’s Home

The police are investigating a break-in at the Moonachie, N.J., home of Giants fullback Nikita Whitlock.

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Chiefs 21, Raiders 13: Kansas City Chiefs Jump to Top of A.F.C. West After Win Over Raiders

Tyreek Hill, the rookie receiver, had two touchdowns in the victory, which was the Chiefs’ seventh in their last eight games against the Raiders.

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Over Beers With Fans, Bayern Munich Delivers a Personal Touch

Though at the vanguard of German soccer’s global success, the club takes pride in its local roots, with even its biggest stars happy to take time out to spend a day with fans.

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Carmelo Anthony Seems Perturbed by Phil Jackson’s Comments

Anthony took to Twitter after Jackson criticized a facet of his play in an interview with CBS Sports Network.

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Paul Elvstrom, 88, Who Spread Sailing by Leaning Over Waves

Elvstrom won four consecutive Olympic gold medals and popularized the sport’s technique.

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Baseball Executives’ Idea of Gambling: The Rule 5 Draft

The final phase of the winter meetings gives team officials whose bags may already be packed a chance to raid other clubs’ minor league systems for potential Roberto Clementes, George Bells or R.A. Dickeys.

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Congress Moves to Curb Ticket Scalping, Banning Bots Used Online

The Better Online Ticket Sales, or BOTS, Act, which takes aim at computer programs that circumvent the websites’ security measures, will now go to President Obama.

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Alexander Radulov, Once a Disrupter, Grows Into a Leader for the Canadiens

Radulov, 30, a Russian star who left the N.H.L. twice with his reputation in tatters, had helped Montreal to the league’s best record.

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Conquering River, Jungle and the World’s Toughest Bike Race

La Ruta de Los Conquistadores, a three-day race across Costa Rica, pits participants against steep climbs, muddy trails and waterways that may or may not contain crocodiles.

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On Baseball: Yankees’ Three-Year Plan: Keep Building, Then Collect

By 2019, the last one that ties closer Aroldis Chapman to the team, the Yankees envision a competitive roster of matured prospects and star acquisitions.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 14

Quarterback Carson Palmer and running back Jeremy Hill are good starts, as is the Jets’ Matt Forte, if you’re feeling brave.

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Great Moments in Cheerleading: Could the Olympics Be Next?

With the news of its provisional recognition by the International Olympic Committee, cheerleading reached a pinnacle in its history, which dates to the 1800s.

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Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation USTA Futures Event Moves To Carl Icahn Property Grand Harbor In Vero Beach, Florida

VERO BEACH, Fla. — The Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club will return as the host venue for the 2017 Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the $15,000 “Futures” tennis tournament – one of the longest-running and best attended events on the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Pro Circuit. Grand Harbor previously hosted the event from [...]

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Running With Sherman: What Donkeys Know About Autism

Normally skittish and stubborn, donkeys seem to understand children with special needs.

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Aroldis Chapman Acquired by Yankees in Five-Year Deal

Chapman, who won the World Series with the Chicago Cubs after being traded by the Yankees in July, returned in a record-breaking deal for a reliever.

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Michael Jordan Owns Right to Name in Chinese Characters, Too, Court Rules

The lawsuit that Mr. Jordan brought, against a company he accused of using his name, could set a precedent for foreign companies pursuing similar cases in China.

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Sports Briefing: Christian McCaffrey to Leave Stanford for the N.F.L.

A finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2015, the running back amassed more than 6,000 all-purpose yards over the last two seasons.

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Dave Edwards, Part of ‘Doomsday Defense’ for Dallas Cowboys, Dies at 76

He was a linebacker known for his speed and aggressiveness who helped the Dallas Cowboys reach three Super Bowls.

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Cavaliers 126, Knicks 94: Cavaliers Roll to Victory, Ending Knicks’ Winning Streak

The game was out of reach by the third quarter as the Knicks, who had won four straight and nine of their last 12, were essentially dealt a repeat of an opening-night rout.

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After Striking Out Three Times, the Nationals Swing a Trade for Adam Eaton

Washington sent three top pitching prospects to the suddenly selling White Sox for Eaton, who will return to center field after a productive season in right.

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UConn 72, Notre Dame 61: UConn Dispenses With Notre Dame for 83rd Straight Victory

The Huskies, off to an 8-0 start, were pushed until late in the first half, but they maintained their composure and showed little emotion at the final buzzer.

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South African Sets Out to Paddle Across the Atlantic

Chris Bertish, 42, a sailor and big-wave surfer using a custom-built stand-up paddleboard, has charted a course from Morocco to Florida.

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Thursday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Raiders at Chiefs

Oakland (10-2) visits Kansas City (9-3) in an A.F.C. West meeting that calls to mind their classic battles in the old American Football League.

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Carlos Gomez and Ian Desmond Bounce Back for Lucrative Paydays

Once released for poor performance, Gomez played well enough over the final 33 games to land an $11.5 million contract. Desmond changed his position and his fortunes.

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New Yankee Matt Holliday Looks to the Right and Sees Opportunity

Holliday’s already powerful right-handed swing, which fills a desperate need for the Yankees, could benefit from the dimensions of Yankee Stadium.

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On Pro Basketball: On Court and in Hotel Booking, LeBron James Is a Leader for the Cavaliers

With Cleveland visiting the Knicks, James and a number of his teammates opted not to stay at the Trump SoHo in what amounted to a modest political protest.

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What’s at Stake as an Inquiry Into Russian Doping Wraps Up

The World Anti-Doping Agency, the primary international watchdog on the use of performance-enhancing substances, will publish the results of an investigation Friday morning.

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Cubs Acquire Royals Closer Wade Davis for Jorge Soler

The Cubs found their replacement for reliever Aroldis Chapman, who is expected to command over $15 million per year in free agency.

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Cricket to Introduce Red Cards to Police Players’ Behavior

The significant change is a result of a rise in aggressive behavior on the playing field and the hope to curtail it.

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The Rangers’ Nick Holden Lives Up to His Billing

Holden, a defenseman acquired in a draft-day trade from Colorado, came with his former coach’s endorsement and has proved a steady hand.

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Travel Now, Win Later: For Smaller Programs, a Tough Road Schedule Has Benefits

Some colleges find psychological rewards, and financial ones, by scheduling games away from home against much larger basketball programs.

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Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul Out for Six Weeks

The defensive end had surgery for a sports hernia and an injured groin muscle; he will miss the regular season and probably the first two weeks of the playoffs.

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For The Holidays, Consider “The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time” by Steve Flink

Having trouble thinking of the proper holiday gift for the tennis player in your life? Consider the book “The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time” by Steve. Flink. “The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time” features profiles and rankings of the greatest matches of all time dating from the1920s featuring Bill Tilden and Suzanne Lenglen [...]

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Knicks 114, Heat 103: Phil Jackson Moves Past Spat as Knicks Climb Three Games Above .500

With the Cavaliers visiting Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Jackson said his disagreement with LeBron James is “water under the bridge,” while his team earned a road victory over the Heat.

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John Tavares’s Power-Play Goal Secures Islanders’ Win Over Rangers

Tavares had the only score of the third period, restoring a two-goal advantage for the host Islanders, who picked up their fifth victory in five games.

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Novak Djokovic Parts Ways With Boris Becker, His Coach

After three seasons — and a half-dozen Grand Slam titles — Djokovic posted a statement saying the two “jointly decided to end our cooperation.”

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Giants Placate Cruz but Could Lose Pierre-Paul to Injury

A tiff involving receiver Victor Cruz was resolved, but Jason Pierre-Paul’s defensive teammates expect him to miss a big game against the Cowboys.

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Yankees’ Pursuit of Moncada and Sale Reflects New Restraint

The Yankees were outbid on Yoan Moncada by the Red Sox, who used him to acquire Chris Sale, whose asking price the Yankees found too high.

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Jose Reyes and Zack Wheeler Among Mets Whose Roles May Change

Looking to increase their roster’s versatility, the Mets are considering giving the veteran infielder Reyes his first professional exposure to the outfield, and Wheeler might see time as a reliever.

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Rashaan Salaam, Heisman Trophy Winner With Colorado, Dies at 42

Salaam, who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1995 N.F.L. draft, was plagued by injuries, fumbles and marijuana use.

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On College Football: In N.C.A.A.’s Power Conferences, Even the Lightweights Flex Muscles

A team like Purdue, which has had two winning seasons in the past 10 and just hired a new coach, is swimming in cash compared with the Group of 5’s top tier.

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Derek Carr and Raiders Will Try to Beat Chiefs and Solidify Lead

Carr, who is 1-4 against Kansas City, leads the Raiders (10-2) against the host Chiefs (9-3) in a key A.F.C. West matchup Thursday night.

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After a Setback, a Season Watching From a Distance

After Tom Thibodeau was fired by the Chicago Bulls, he spent the next several months on a listening tour. The strategies he learned prepared him for his next job in Minnesota.

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Red Sox Acquire Chris Sale From White Sox, Trading 4 Players

Sale, a five-time All-Star, adds another ace to the Red Sox starting rotation, while the White Sox gain the infielder Yoan Moncada and the Class A right-hander Michael Kopech.

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After a Setback, a Season Watching From a Distance

After Tom Thibodeau was fired by the Chicago Bulls, he spent the next several months on a listening tour. The strategies he learned prepared him for his next job in Minnesota.

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Cheerleading and Muay Thai Given Provisional Olympic Status

The recognition will last for up to three years and will lay the groundwork for each sport to apply for inclusion in the Olympics.

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Man Charged in Joe McKnight Fatal ‘Road Rage’ Shooting

Ronald Gasser, who admitted to shooting and killing the former N.F.L. player, was arrested on Monday and charged with manslaughter, after police had initially freed him.

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The Art of Style: Jeff Koons Designs a Snowboard (With an Assist From Plato)

The American artist joins with Burton to create ... the Philosopher.

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David Villa of New York City F.C. Named M.L.S.’s Top Player

The Spanish striker scored 23 goals this season to lead New York City F.C. to its first playoff berth.

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Support Mardy Fish and The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation at the Delray Beach Open With Special Offer

Tennis fans can support U.S. Davis Cup hero Mardy Fish and his foundation The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation at the 2017 Delray Beach Open that starts February 17 in Delray Beach, Fla. Fans can purchase tickets for the event at a discount with proceeds being donated back to the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation (http://ift.tt/2h2qyyQ) of [...]

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How To Make Big Money Betting On Tennis

If you want to make big money betting on tennis, you should log on to bet365 now. Sign up and set up your betting account on this site because bet365 offers the best options for people who are serious about making money from tennis betting. After you have set up your account, read this article [...]

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Retirement of Derek Jeter’s No. 2 Leaves Only Double Digits Left for Yankees

The Yankees will retire Derek Jeter’s No. 2 jersey and honor him with a plaque in Monument Park on May 14, Mother’s Day.

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Coached by the Zen Master, the Knicks Try Mindfulness

Phil Jackson, who introduced mindfulness exercises after becoming team president, now leads the sessions himself.

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Klay Thompson Pours in 60 Points, in Just 29 Minutes

The Warriors guard’s total was the highest in an N.B.A. game since Kobe Bryant also scored 60 in his final career game last spring.

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On Soccer: Sometimes Second Can Be the Top Prize in the Champions League

The bonus of not finishing first in group play could mean a team, such as Real Madrid, will have a softer landing entering the knockout rounds.

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Colts 41, Jets 10: Ryan Fitzpatrick Is Benched as Jets Offer Little Resistance to Colts

Indianapolis dropped the Jets to 3-9 behind four touchdown passes by Andrew Luck, and Bryce Petty took over for Fitzpatrick at quarterback for the second half.

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At the Site of Past Titanic Battles, UConn Edges Syracuse in a Throwback

The Huskies and the Orange, former Big East rivals, met at Madison Square Garden for the 14th time on Monday night, with the stakes a little lower.

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Yankees Have Their Limits in Pursuing a Closer, Brian Cashman Says

Aroldis Chapman, whom the team traded away in July, is the primary target, but he told ESPN on Monday that he was seeking a six-year deal.

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Giants’ Ben McAdoo Wants Calls on Odell Beckham Jr. Reviewed

Coach McAdoo did not endorse Beckham’s complaints about officiating Sunday, but he did not chastise him, either.

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Baseball Hall of Fame’s View on the Steroid Era Is in Flux

Now that Bud Selig, who was the commissioner during that turbulent time, has been voted in, attitudes on tainted players may be changing.

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Clemson Quarterback Deshaun Watson Among Heisman Finalists Once Again

Watson, who finished third in last year’s voting, has come on strong late in the season.

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Matt Barnes of Sacramento Kings Sought in Assault Inquiry

Barnes, a forward with the Sacramento Kings, was suspected of being involved in a fight at a Manhattan nightclub.

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On Baseball: Perseverance Pays Off for Dodgers Pitcher Rich Hill

Hill, a 36-year-old journeyman, bounced between the majors and the minors, and starting and relieving, before a breakout 12-5 season in 2016 that helped earn him a three-year $48 million deal.

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Brazilian Club Devastated by Crash Is Awarded Copa Sudamericana Title

The governing body of South American soccer also awarded Chapecoense’s opponent in the tournament final its Fair Play award for requesting the move.

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Giants Sign All-Star Closer Mark Melancon in Record Deal

Melancon’s contrac is said to be for four years and $62 million, shattering the previous record for a closer, set by Jonathan Papelbon before the 2012 season.

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Mike Rice, Cast Out as a Basketball Coach, Is Back in the Game

The disgraced former Rutgers coach, fired for abusive treatment of his players, is gaining renewed respect on the sidelines of high school games.

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Warriors vs. Clippers, and Three Others: The Best N.B.A. Games This Week

Golden State has only three losses this season, and the Clippers are playing tough defense.

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On Golf: Japan’s Best Golfer? With a Smile, Hideki Matsuyama Begs to Differ

Matsuyama, 24, has continued a streak that invokes Tiger Woods’s performance at the same age, but in front of the cameras, the similarities end.

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A Stirring Victory for a Texas High School. Then the Unthinkable.

Hours after Iraan High School won a state football quarterfinal, a bus carrying cheerleaders and their sponsors was struck on a highway, leaving one dead.

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Russell Westbrook’s Remarkable Streak Reaches Five

Westbrook recorded his fifth straight triple-double, the most since Michael Jordan had seven in a row in 1989.

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Knicks 106, Kings 98: Knicks Squander Another Early Lead, but Defeat Kings Anyway

On Sunday, the Knicks had pushed their lead to 21, and it seemed, perhaps, that all would finally be safe. Instead, it was just a starting point for another precipitous drop.

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Odell Beckham Criticizes Officiating Crew That Worked in Giants’ Loss

The wide receiver said he did not blame the officials for the defeat, but he said he thought the crew should not work in more Giants games.

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Sports of The Times: By Rejecting George Steinbrenner, the Hall of Fame Slights a Brash Transformer

Steinbrenner was often unsavory, but he deserves a spot in Cooperstown after collecting 11 American League pennants with the Yankees.

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On College Football: In College Football Playoff, Towering Antihero Is Joined by a Steadfast Supporting Cast

Alabama, which has its sights set on its fifth national championship in eight seasons, will meet Washington in one semifinal game, while Clemson and Ohio State will square off in the other.

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Bud Selig, an Apostle for Equity, Reaches Hall of Fame

Selig instituted revenue-sharing policies and expanded playoffs that helped more small-market teams find on-field success.

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Yankees and Matt Holliday Said to Reach One-Year, $13 Million Deal

Holliday, who will turn 37 next month and whose production declined amid injuries over his last two years with St. Louis, is expected to serve primarily as a designated hitter.

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Steelers 24, Giants 14: Steelers End Giants’ Six-Game Winning Streak

Ben Roethlisberger threw for two touchdowns and used short passes to pick apart the Giants, who had a dismal first half and struggled inside the red zone.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Indianapolis Colts (5-6) at Jets (3-8)

Although only two wins separate these sub-.500 teams, the Colts remain in contention in the A.F.C. South while the Jets are buried in the A.F.C. East.

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Sports of The Times: By Rejecting George Steinbrenner, the Hall of Fame Slights a Brash Transformer

Steinbrenner was often unsavory, but he deserves a spot in Cooperstown after collecting 11 American League pennants with the Yankees.

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On Golf: As Tiger Woods Finishes in 15th, Fans Are Already Imagining More

Completing four rounds would have been seen as an unqualified success for Woods at the start of the Hero World Challenge, but he raised expectations significantly with his play.

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U.S. Athletes Weigh a Boycott Over Frustrations About Russian Doping

Bobsled and skeleton racers appear to have the support of the U.S. Olympic Committee as they consider skipping the world championships in Sochi, Russia, the site of Olympic cheating in 2014.

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College Football’s Chosen 4: Alabama, Ohio State, Washington and Clemson

The playoff semifinals will be on Dec. 31, and the title game on Jan. 9. Alabama, the top seed and defending champion, will seek its fifth national title in eight years.

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N.F.L. Scores: Raiders and Patriots Both Stretching for 10th Win

Oakland tries to extend its lead in the A.F.C. West with a tough game at home against the Bills. The Patriots should cruise past the Rams.

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Penn State 38, Wisconsin 31 | Big Ten championship: To the Big Ten Champion, Penn State, Goes but a Sliver of Playoff Hope

Penn State’s passing attack overwhelmed Wisconsin’s defense, which entered the game holding opponents to 13.7 points per game.

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Sports Briefing: No. 11 U.C.L.A. Upsets No. 1 Kentucky

Isaac Hamilton scored 19 points, T.J. Leaf had 17 with 13 rebounds, and No. 11 U.C.L.A. shot 53 percent to beat No. 1 Kentucky (7-1) by 97-92.

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Sammy Lee, First Asian-American to Earn Olympic Gold, Dies at 96

Dr. Lee battled racial discrimination even after he became a physician, won three Olympic medals in diving and served in the Korean War.

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Alabama Displays Its Dominance, Crushing Florida for the SEC Title

Alabama, the nation’s No. 1 team, raced to a 16-9 lead in the first quarter, and didn’t let up, routing No. 15 Florida 54-16.

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Tiger Woods Wows the Crowd With a Fast Start Before a Quiet Finish

Woods made four birdies in his first five holes Saturday before finishing two under par in the third round of the Hero World Challenge. He trails by 11 strokes.

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Rangers 4, Hurricanes 2: Two Late Goals by Chris Kreider Lift the Rangers

Derek Stepan had a goal and two assists as the Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden for the second time in five days.

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Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 1: Real Madrid Ties Barcelona on a Late Goal by Sergio Ramos

The draw favored Madrid, which kept its 6-point advantage atop the Spanish league standings, with Barcelona in second.

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Harvard Puts Men’s Cross Country Team on Probation Over Crude Documents

The team made “crude and sexualized” documents about the women’s team in 2014. The men’s soccer team had its season canceled for similar behavior.

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On Baseball: Bud Selig and George Steinbrenner Have a Chance at the Hall, via a Veterans Panel

Selig and Steinbrenner could be linked in Cooperstown as part of the 2017 Hall of Fame class when the veterans committee votes on 10 candidates.

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Frans Nielsen, One of Three Puzzling Departures, Returns to Face the Islanders

The Islanders have started to regain their footing after early stumbles following the departures of Nielsen and two of his longtime teammates.

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In the Bloom of Youth, the Giants Find the Seeds of Their Rebirth

After a 2-3 start, Ben McAdoo, the team’s first-year coach, has increasingly turned to his younger players. The Giants have won six in a row since.

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Behind Tiger Woods’s Return, a (Ryder Cup) Team Effort

After Woods’s selfless work as an assistant captain, members of the winning United States squad showed their support for him in his comeback from a back injury.

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Sports of The Times: At Liberty University, All Sins at Are Forgiven on the Altar of Greed

Liberty University, a Christian school that covets a higher athletic profile, looked the other way and found an athletic director who did the same.

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Washington 41, Colorado 10: Washington Huskies Win Pacific-12 Championship, Routing Colorado

Two interceptions early in the second half helped Washington break open a close game.

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Formula One’s Season: Familiar, but With Twists and Turns

Three key stories emerged: the Nico Rosberg-Lewis Hamilton rivalry at Mercedes, Red Bull’s surge with a teenage driver and the woes of Ferrari.

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From Dominance to Struggling: How the Teams Performed

Mercedes led the pack as expected, Red Bull surged, Sauber finally won some points, and Manor faces a tougher year ahead.

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Mercedes’s Reign Does Not Reduce the Racing Drama

The team’s domination for three years, with the rivalry of drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, reflects past dynasties, like that of McLaren.

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Making a Grand Prix More Grand: Taylor Swift Doesn’t Hurt

Leaders of the racing venues in Mexico and Texas share ideas on growing the audience and the experience for fans.

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A Busy Trip Through Formula One’s Revolving Door

The season ends with younger drivers, notable departures and the potential for new ownership.

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Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama Lead in Bahamas

Johnson and Matsuyama were tied at 12-under-par 132. Louis Oosthuizen and Matt Kuchar were two shots back.

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Kyle O’Quinn’s Big Display Lifts Knicks Over Timberwolves

Although Kristaps Porzingis and Karl-Anthony Towns roamed the court, Kyle O’Quinn had the applause-worthy performance, helping the Knicks recover from a blown early lead.

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Sporting: Confessions of an Amateur Tightrope Walker

As long as there is gravity, there will be the temptation to try to get the better of it.

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Labor Peace Helps Bolster Baseball’s Bottom Line

Television contracts and digital innovation — as well as old-fashioned fan interest — are generating a flood of revenue that is sustaining Major League Baseball.

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Colts and Cardinals Struggle to Patch Up Offensive Lines

Indianapolis and Arizona have found themselves with losing records in large part because of uncertainty in their offensive lines, which have given up the second- and third-most sacks this season.

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Mets’ Young Starters Come at Bargain Price in 2017

Based on projections, the Mets’ likely starting rotation will cost a combined $11.7 million in 2017.

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In Canada, Homegrown Golfers Are Fine-Tuned for Pro Circuits

Nine Canadian women are vying for an opportunity to join the L.P.G.A. in the final of a qualifying tournament.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Who We Think Will Win in Week 13

Chiefs vs. Falcons may be the best of five Sunday matchups of teams separated by one win.

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Hockey Players From Huntsville (Yes, Alabama) Start to Rise

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has mostly struggled since returning to Division I in 1998, but its program is beginning to yield top talent.

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A Hockey Region All to Itself

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is home to the only Division I hockey program in the Southeast.

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Tulane and St. John’s Coaches Share a Goal: Returning Teams to Glory

Chris Mullin of St. John’s and Mike Dunleavy of Tulane have much in common, including their game in New Orleans on Friday night.

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Bad News for Rest of N.B.A.: Greek Freak Just Keeps Improving

At 6-foot-11 but with point guard skills, Giannis Antetokounmpo has come to define a novel position — point center — for the Bucks, and is now developing a 3-point shot.

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Suspect in Killing of Joe McKnight, Former Jets Player, Is Freed Without Charge

Ronald Gasser, 54, had been arrested in a possible “road rage” episode in which Mr. McKnight was shot.

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Did Patriots’ Title Hopes Go Down With Rob Gronkowski? Not So Fast

Gronkowski gets a lot of attention, but with his targets and his statistics down, how big a blow will his absence really be?

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Nico Rosberg, Formula One Champion, Abruptly Retires at 31

Rosberg said that winning the title had prompted him to leave the sport.

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Tiger Woods’s Return Ends His Caddie’s Layoff, Too

Joe LaCava, who has worked for Woods since the end of 2011, was hesitant to sign on with anyone else during Woods’s recovery from back operations.

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On Soccer: At Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane’s Gift Is Wrapped in Charisma

Though he is not widely viewed as one of soccer’s top managers, Zidane’s attitude may be exactly what his team needs to keep players happy and Real’s president at bay.

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Season Is in Doubt for Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski

The tight end will have an operation for a herniated disk in his lower back.

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Sports Briefing: Three Quick Goals Propel Islanders to Victory

Three goals in just over four minutes in the third period gave the Islanders a three-game win streak.

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Cowboys Win 11th Straight After Vikings’ Costly Fumble

Adam Thielen turned the ball over on a fourth-quarter punt return, opening the door for Dallas to take the lead for good.

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On Baseball: Baseball Labor Deal Turns All-Star Game Back Into an Exhibition

The game’s winner secured home-field advantage for its league in the World Series for the past 14 years, but that never gave the game the desired ratings lift.

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L.P.G.A. Is Finally in View for Player From Swaziland

Nobuhle Dlamini will be competing in a qualifying tournament that could bring her full or partial membership on the premier women’s circuit.

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On Pro Basketball: Whose Knicks Team Is This? You Might Be Surprised

Carmelo Anthony’s? Kristaps Porzingis’s? Derrick Rose’s? This week, there was more than the hint of the answer: Jeff Hornacek.

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Joe McKnight, Former Jets Player, Is Fatally Shot in Louisiana

McKnight, 28, who was a standout at the University of Southern California, was shot multiple times at an intersection in Terrytown, La., officials said.

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Tiger Woods Shows Flashes of Old Self, but Finishes Over Par

In his first competitive round in over a year, Woods birdied four of his first eight holes, then had two double-bogeys and a bogey after the turn to finish one over par.

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CBS Adds N.F.L. Games to Streaming App

The move is seen as a boon to the $6-a-month app, as N.F.L. games are among the most popular programming on the network.

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Claims of Child Sexual Abuse in English Soccer Grow

The British police said on Thursday that at least 350 people have come forward to report abuse at the hands of soccer coaches.

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Arrests Made in Spain After Tennis Match-Fixing Inquiry

The Spanish police said they had arrested 34 people suspected of being involved in fixing matches of low-level men’s players in Spain and Portugal.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 13

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Bears running back Jordan Howard have favorable matchups this week.

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All-Star Game Reportedly Will No Longer Decide Series Home Field

Home-field advantage in the World Series instead will go to the pennant winner with the better regular-season record.

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Conor McGregor Gets a Boxing License. Let the Speculation Begin.

Is the U.F.C. champion planning to leave mixed martial arts for a boxing career? Is he setting up a superfight with the undefeated — and nominally retired — Floyd Mayweather?

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Tackle Football Makes a Comeback in Texas

Two youth programs have sprung up in Marshall, where Pop Warner, Boys & Girls Club and seventh-grade tackle teams were discontinued over safety concerns.

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