Suzann Pettersen Leads by One Stroke at ANA Inspiration

Play was shortened by darkness on Friday with 56 players still on the course after a late start caused by cleanup from a windstorm on Thursday.

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Mississippi State 66, UConn 64 | Overtime: Connecticut’s 111-Game Winning Streak Ends With Loss to Mississippi State

It was a shocking defeat for the Huskies, who were seeking their fifth straight championship.

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Sports Briefing: Penn State Whistle-Blower’s Legal Fees Will Be Paid

Mike McQueary’s lawyers will be paid $1.7 million for their work after he prevailed in a whistle-blower claim over his treatment by the university after Jerry Sandusky’s child molestation arrest.

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Knicks 98, Heat 94: On the Road, Knicks Earn a Rare Win Against the Heat

On a night when Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose and Lance Thomas did not play because of injuries, Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points, and the Knicks led almost the entire game.

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South Carolina 62, Stanford 53: South Carolina Defeats Stanford to Reach Its First Title Game

Allisha Gray and A’Ja Wilson powered the Gamecocks, while the Cardinal’s star senior guard, Karlie Samuelson, missed much of the second half because of a sprained ankle.

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A.C.C. Is Open to Holding Title Games in North Carolina

The conference’s announcement came one day after the state replaced its so-called bathroom bill in a compromise.

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Penguins 4, Rangers 3 | Shootout: Penguins Defeat Rangers in a Shootout Worthy of the Postseason

Sidney Crosby scored in the shootout as two playoff-bound teams fought as if the season depended on the outcome.

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Nadal Eyes His First Miami Open Title, With Federer Across the Net

The No. 5 seed, who has never won the Key Biscayne event, won his semifinal against Fabio Fognini, 6-1, 7-5, while Roger Federer beat Nick Kyrgios, 7-6 (9), 6-7 (9), 7-6 (5).

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Sports of The Times: North Carolina’s Triumph Fails to Cover Cheating’s Stain

For two decades, until 2013, North Carolina engaged in academic improprieties that benefited its student-athletes. The repercussions are still being felt.

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Go Gonzaga! But Who Is Gonzaga?

Aloysius Gonzaga, who cared for plague victims in the 16th century, is the patron saint of youth. Now you know.

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Global Sports: A Russian Exemplar of Grace Pins Olympic Hopes on Its Bestowal

Evgenia Medvedeva, 17, won her second figure skating world championship, but reaching the 2018 Olympics is contingent on the International Olympic Committee.

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For U.S. and Canada, an Icy Border Between Empathy and Animosity

Canadian players offered kind words during an American wage dispute, but the friendliness will disappear when the women’s hockey teams meet.

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Oregon’s 3-Point Past Catches Up to the Present

Howard Hobson, the coach when the Ducks won the 1939 N.C.A.A. title, tested the long-range shot during a scrimmage six years later. It took a while to catch on.

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Tiger Woods Announces He Will Not Play in the Masters

Woods announced on Friday that he was not tournament ready and did not give a timetable for his return.

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Frank Martin’s Formula for Success: ‘You Figure It Out’

The South Carolina coach has used his three weeks in the national spotlight to dispense wisdom acquired during a life spent seizing opportunities.

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Lance Stephenson Hopes to Guide Pacers Back to Playoffs

The 26-year-old guard, who signed a three-year deal with his former team, was brought back to play with the passion that made him a fan favorite in Indiana.

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Roy Williams? ‘He Doesn’t Have an Accent. You Have an Accent.’

The coach of the North Carolina basketball team has a way of teaching, and of speaking.

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Sporting: How to Throw a Baseball

On opening weekend, a bit of advice: To hit your target, don’t aim.

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Seeking Best Fit, Women’s Final Four Returns to Friday-Sunday

The edge over the recent Sunday-Tuesday format may be fuller arenas and less time away from school and work, but there are trade-offs.

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From Cobb to Cubs:

Artist Andrew Janik uses clever icons to portray baseball history. Four of these illustrations are from his book, “A Graphic History of Sport.” Four others were drawn for this presentation.

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FIFA Shares Results of Investigation and Tries to Turn the Page

Global soccer’s governing body said on Friday that it had concluded a 22-month inquiry that drew on witness interviews and millions of documents.

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Patrik Elias, Cornerstone of the Devils’ Championship Era, Is Retiring

Elias, the top scorer in team history, helped the franchise win Stanley Cups in 2000 and 2003. He has decided not to return from a knee injury.

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‘Rotten, Dirty, Traitor’ Falls Into the Juventus-Napoli Divide

Gonzalo Higuaín scored 91 goals for Napoli, and fans loved him. Now he plays for Juventus, and in Naples, that is almost too much to bear.

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Global Sports: Artistry Is Easy to Overlook Amid Figure Skating’s Aerial Exploits

The rapid rise of quadruple jumps continues unabated. But there is more to a gold medal performance — for now.

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F.Y.I.: It’s a Piece of Baseball History. But for Which Club?

Part of a wall in Brooklyn seems certain to be from an old major league park, but whether for the Dodgers or another major league team is uncertain.

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Brian Oldfield, Shot-Putting Superstar, Dies at 71

Oldfield became a brash superstar in an often-overlooked sport, but never won an Olympic medal.

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On Baseball: For the Atlanta Braves, a Housewarming Present for the Future

Atlanta will open a new stadium, SunTrust Park, brimming with enthusiasm for this season and high hopes for the players who haven’t arrived there yet.

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Eight Notes That Have Meant ‘N.C.A.A. Tournament’ for a Quarter-Century

The hummable theme song, first aired in 1993, is now familiar to almost anyone even remotely near a television in March.

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Times Readers Share Their Zingers About Ronaldo’s Bust

New York Times readers had a lot to say about the appearance of the bust of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. Here are some of those responses.

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American League Preview: Astros Are Still Waiting to Win a World Series Game. That May End.

Houston has an overloaded offense that could provide matchup problems for its American League rivals this season.

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National League Preview: Cubs, on Top, Look to Stay There in a Season Not Unlike the Last One

Through more than two decades of wild-card play, the National League hasn’t sent the same group of teams to the playoffs two years in a row. Expect that to change.

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Ken Sparks, Among Most-Winning College Football Coaches, Dies at 73

Sparks spent his 37-year college head coaching career at Carson-Newman University, compiling a 338-99-2 record before retiring in November.

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Mets Add Zack Wheeler and Robert Gsellman to Rotation

With opening day on Monday, the Mets answered most of the lingering questions about their roster on Thursday.

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Father Watches Venus Williams Turn Back Clock and Beat a No. 1

Williams, 36, beat top-ranked Angelique Kerber on Wednesday to advance to the Miami Open semifinals on Thursday.

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Expanded FIFA World Cup Means More Slots for Africa, Asia and Americas

Every confederation will see its allotment of World Cup places increase, and a new playoff tournament will decide the final two spots.

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Next Up For Jack Sock, Jordan Thompson In Davis Cup

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   After his Miami Open quarterfinal loss to Rafael Nadal, Jack Sock can next look forward to a match next Friday on the other side of the planet against Jordan Thompson of Australia. That’s who Sock will likely play as the No. 1 player on the U.S. Davis Cup team, drawn [...]

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Fans Have Spoken: Indoor Football Team Won’t Sign Greg Hardy

The Salt Lake Screaming Eagles, who have made fan participation the cornerstone of their team, let their fans vote on whether to sign Hardy, who has faced off-the-field issues.

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On Baseball: When It’s Baseball Forever

A broadcaster, an umpire, a coach. And three players. Together, they have logged nearly 200 seasons in the majors, and they’re still going.

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Repeal of Bathroom Law Could Be Boon for North Carolina Sports Fans

The law, which curbed protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, had led sports organizations such as the N.C.A.A. to cancel events in the state.

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Warriors 110, Spurs 98: Warriors Erase 22-Point Deficit to Beat Spurs and Build Lead in West

Stephen Curry had 29 points as Golden State earned its first win over San Antonio this season.

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Venus Williams Beats No. 1 Angelique Kerber at Miami Open

Williams, the 11th seed, beat Kerber, 7-5, 6-3, to reach the semifinals of the tournament for the first time in seven years.

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Top Amateur Picks College Over L.P.G.A. Qualifying School

Hannah O’Sullivan, the world’s No. 2 female amateur, has decided to attend Duke instead of pursuing professional golf full time.

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With Opening Day Near, the Yankees Have Decisions to Make

The exhibition season is almost over, and the team still has a number of unsettled spots on its roster.

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Christian Pulisic of U.S. Becomes a Target, but Makes His Mark Anyway

Pulisic, 18, drew attention and abuse from defenders, a sign of his rise to stardom, in a 1-1 tie with Panama on Tuesday.

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Mets’ Jeurys Familia Suspended for 15 Games

The Mets closer was suspended by Major League Baseball for violating its domestic violence program.

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Ronaldo Bust Looks Nothing Like Ronaldo, and the Internet Notices

The handsome Real Madrid star is cast, none too favorably for some, in bronze.

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Sports of The Times: Facing Congress, Some Sports Officials (Not All) Begin to Confront Sex Abuse

A doctor is accused of molesting dozens of young athletes. Now a senator is calling for an investigation into “who knew what and when.”

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Could Argentina (and Lionel Messi) Actually Miss the World Cup?

Argentina, which is playing without its star, finds itself in fifth place, with four games left to play in South American qualifying.

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Steve Kerr Wins 200 Games Faster Than Any Other N.B.A. Coach

The Warriors’ coach reached the milestone in 238 games, 32 games fewer than Phil Jackson did with the Chicago Bulls.

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Red Wings End 25-Year Playoff Streak, While Oilers End a Drought

The Wings had held the longest streak in hockey, and in major North American sports, while the Oilers had the longest streak outside the postseason — 10 seasons.

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Steve Kerr Wins 200th Game Faster Than Any Other Coach

The Golden State Warriors coach reached the impressive milestone in just 238 games, 32 games fewer than Phil Jackson did with the Chicago Bulls.

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Miami Open Is A Rare Title Missing From Rafael Nadal’s Career Resume

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Every all-time great tennis player not only plays against their opponents and rivals, but against history too. Players of this ilk always have an eye on their career resumes and are looking to add to legacy in the game with titles, records and accomplishments. Winning a major title is certainly [...]

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N.C.A.A. Tradition (Cutting Down Nets) Comes With a Snip of Danger

Some times things go wrong during a college basketball rite of spring that combines excited players and coaches with a ladder and a sharp object.

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Sharks 5, Rangers 4, overtime: Overtime Loss Is Enough for Rangers to Secure Playoff Spot

The Rangers earned their seventh straight trip to the postseason despite giving up a late goal in regulation and falling to San Jose.

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NBC to Broadcast 2018 Olympics Live in All Time Zones

The move addresses the ever-increasing number of people who have instant access to results through social media and internet streams, including NBC’s own live coverage online.

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U.S. Has Tougher Qualifier Against Panama but Earns a Point

The Americans, dealing with 90-degree heat and a hostile crowd in their first game since a 6-0 rout of Honduras, looked sloppy and disorganized early on but regrouped.

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Sports Briefing: Federer and Nadal Advance in Miami Open, as Wawrinka Loses

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were both tested but made it to the quarterfinals. Top-seeded Stan Wawrinka was ousted on his birthday.

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On Pro Football: With Raiders’ Move, N.F.L. Owners Go Where the Money Is

The Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas, which has no real football tradition, feels like the money grab it is.

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On Soccer: For Deposed Manchester United Star Bastian Schweinsteiger, His Drive Roars On

After being snubbed by the team’s new manager, Schweinsteiger, a German midfielder, stayed positive. His persistence paid off, and he landed with the M.L.S.’s Chicago Fire.

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U.S. Women’s Team Strikes Its Deal With U.S.A. Hockey

The team had threatened to boycott the world championship, which begins this week, in pursuit of increased wages and support from the national governing body.

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Joe Girardi Trots Out a New Look for the Yankees

In an exhibition game, Gary Sanchez batted second, Greg Bird hit right behind him, and Jacoby Ellsbury dropped to the fifth spot.

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When Joakim Noah’s Suspension Begins Is Still Uncertain

Noah, a Knicks center, received a 20-game penalty for taking a banned performance-enhancing drug. But knee surgery made it unclear when he can return to serve it.

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On Golf: The L.P.G.A. Tour and Donald Trump: It’s Complicated

Trump has been a big supporter of the L.P.G.A., which stands in contrast to his record of speaking about women in vulgar and degrading terms.

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi Suspended for Four Games

The suspension, for using “insulting words” to an official, begins immediately. It does not apply to Barcelona games.

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Cavs’ Terrible Defense Costs Them Top Spot in East

Cleveland is 6-9 in March, but Coach Tyronn Lue has insisted that the team has a plan to fix its defense and rebounding when the playoffs come around.

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UConn 90, Oregon 52: UConn Women Pound Oregon on Their Way to the Final Four

The Huskies scored 17 unanswered points in the first quarter and never looked back. Next up is Mississippi State, the No. 2 seed out of the Oklahoma City Region, on Friday in Dallas.

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Where Everyone ‘Knows Hockey’: Tiny Clarkson Stands Tall Again

The Golden Knights received an escort home and will have a day of their own after winning their second N.C.A.A. women’s championship in four seasons.

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On Sports: As Baseball Considers Change, It Should Look to Its Past

In the game’s infancy, different leagues played by different rules — and that cacophony encouraged creativity.

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Sports Briefing: Roger Federer Moves to Fourth Round in Miami Open

Federer never lost serve as he beat Juan Martín del Potro, 6-3, 6-4. Federer plays again Tuesday against 14th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut.

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Spurs 103, Cavaliers 74: LeBron James Leaves With Injury as Cavaliers Lose Top Spot in East

James left the game after being elbowed in the back in the third quarter, and the Cavaliers slipped behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

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Mets’ Jeurys Familia Is Said to Seek Leniency on Suspension

Jeurys Familia, the team’s closer, met with Commissioner Rob Manfred to make his case about a ban under baseball’s domestic violence policy.

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UConn Forward Feels the Pull of the Family Name

Napheesa Collier’s rich family history has made her interested in helping Sierra Leone, where her grandfather was a diplomat.

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The Raiders Are Leaving Oakland Again, This Time for Las Vegas

The team is the third franchise to gain approval to change cities this year. But Raider Nation will probably not truly annex Sin City for a couple of years.

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The N.B.A.’s Best Games to Watch as the Playoff Races Tighten

Cleveland is at San Antonio on Monday, Golden State is at Houston on Tuesday and Golden State is at San Antonio on Wednesday.

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Colin Kaepernick Is Still Available. The Debate Centers on Why.

Is it merit? The national anthem protests? Other quarterbacks, perhaps lesser ones, have landed spots on N.F.L. rosters.

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On College Basketball: A Final Four That Illustrates the Sport’s Constant: Unpredictability

Gonzaga and South Carolina are making their debut in the Final Four, and a team that many expected to make an appearance — Duke — fell in the second round.

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North Carolina 75, Kentucky 73: North Carolina Outlasts Kentucky in a Battle of Aristocrats to Reach the Final Four

The Tar Heels’ win set up a Final Four showdown between the Carolinas and the Pacific Northwest.

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South Carolina 77, Florida 70: South Carolina Upends Florida to Reach Its First Final Four

The Gamecocks, who until this month had not won an N.C.A.A. tournament game in 44 years, will now face Gonzaga, another newcomer to the Final Four.

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Why the Raiders May Be Sin City-Bound — or Bound to Oakland Instead

Three-quarters of N.F.L. owners must approve the team’s request to exit Oakland (again) for Las Vegas. Here’s why it might happen, and why it might not.

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In College Basketball, Taking a Seat Means Not Just Any Seat

There are strategies and idiosyncrasies in where players and coaches are placed on the bench, and it can say a lot about a team.

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Mets’ Steven Matz to Miss a Start After Experiencing Elbow Soreness

Matz, who is 25 and has yet to make it through a major league season, was optimistic. “I’ll be fine,” he said. “I’m not really concerned right now.”

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Stanford 76, Notre Dame 75: Stanford Rallies to Overtake Notre Dame for Final Four Spot

A last-second blocked shot by Erica McCall clinched the win for the second-seeded Cardinal over the top-seeded Irish.

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Baseball Is Practically a Water Sport to the Mets’ Granderson

Hydration is a major part of the health and fitness regimen for Curtis Granderson, who faces the wear and tear of returning to center field at age 36.

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Sports of The Times: Old Man on the Ducks: Dylan Ennis Takes the Long Way to the Final Four

One of the oldest players in N.C.A.A tournament history helped Oregon advance to the national semifinals for the first time in 78 years.

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On College Basketball: In a Twist, It’s Saniya Chong Powering UConn Women’s Basketball

“I trust her. Never thought I’d say that, but I trust her,” Coach Geno Auriemma says about his senior guard after an 86-71 victory over U.C.L.A.

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Gonzaga 83, Xavier 59: Gonzaga Marches Into Its First Final Four by Routing Xavier

Gonzaga, the top seed in the West Regional, will face either Florida or South Carolina in a national semifinal next Saturday.

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N.C.A.A. Tournament: Oregon Women Stun Maryland to Make the Round of 8

The 10th-seeded Ducks, who start three freshmen, were led by Sabrina Ionescu’s 21 points. The Terrapins, the No. 3 seed, turned the ball over 21 times.

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Connecticut 86, U.C.L.A. 71: After an Uncharacteristic Early Stumble, UConn Breezes

The Huskies won their 110th game in a row to advance to the regional final as they try to win their fifth consecutive national championship.

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Sports Briefing: Upstart Oregon Upsets Maryland, a No. 3 Seed

Sabrina Ionescu led five Oregon players in double figures with 21 points and the 10th-seeded Ducks upset of third-seeded Maryland, 77-63.

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Johnny Dawkins Engineers Quick Turnaround at Central Florida

The former Stanford coach has revitalized a program that went 12-18 last season.

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On Baseball: Out to Fix the Twins, a New Executive Wants More From the Mound

Coming off its worst season in decades, a proudly insular team looks to an outsider weaned on Roger Clemens and other great arms for some fresh ideas.

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On Baseball: Greg Bird’s Bat Has Powers. His Cat Has Dr. Evil.

The Yankees first baseman owns a hairless cat who descends directly from Mr. Bigglesworth, the feline friend of Dr. Evil in the movie “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.”

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Shoes, Shirts, You Name It, College Basketball Players Get It. For Free.

Sponsorship deals flood college athletes with so much gear they have to give it away. What’s coveted most? It’s got to be the shoes.

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As Bernie Ecclestone Departs, Formula One Enters New Era

The inaugural race of the 2017 season starts in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday with the racing series under the new ownership of Liberty Media.

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Valtteri Bottas, Replacing Rosberg, Steps Into the F1 Spotlight

Mercedes had little choice but to take a gamble on a young driver. The 27-year-old has had nine podium finishes in four years, but has not won a race.

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Knicks’ Joakim Noah Suspended for Failing a Doping Test

Noah, who has been sidelined with a knee injury, was suspended for 20 games, starting with the first game he is physically able to play.

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Clint Dempsey’s Hat Trick Seals a Win and Steadies a World Cup Campaign

The victory revived the Americans’ hopes of making the World Cup for the eighth consecutive time.

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Women’s Team’s Fight Sheds Light on U.S.A. Hockey Leadership

Throughout the national governing body’s internal structure, positions of influence are overwhelmingly held by men.

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On Baseball: Behind the Rise of the Tampa Bay Rays’ Fastballs

Under the eye of Jim Hickey, the team’s pitching coach for a decade, the Rays throw more of their four-seam fastballs up in the zone than any other team.

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Twisternet Provides Easy Way To Play Tennis – Wimbledon Cinderella Marcus Willis Loves It!

Want to play tennis but can’t get to a court? The innovative Twisternet, brainchild of Elliott Mould, the world No. 1 Touchtennis champion (2011 to 2016) and created with his business partner David Free, is lightweight, portable and requires no assembly. It simply pops up and folds down. The patented design can be set up [...]

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For the Court, a Head Coach. And for the Head? A Life Coach.

Teams like South Carolina say a role that is gaining sway in the sport has played an important part in their N.C.A.A. tournament runs.

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UConn’s Recipe for Success Is to Run, Run and Run Some More

The most dominant team in women’s basketball places a premium on rigorous workouts, nutrition and intense practices meant to simulate game conditions.

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College Hockey Has a Talent Glut, but Nowhere to Grow

Even with the recent additions of Penn State and Arizona State, Division I hockey remains stuck at 60 teams, with no change in sight despite an abundance of strong players.

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John Thompson III Is Out as Georgetown Coach

Thompson was 278-151 in 13 seasons at Georgetown, including eight trips to the N.C.A.A. tournament, but ended with two losing seasons.

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Islanders Recall Goalie Jaroslav Halak for Playoff Push

Halak, sent to Bridgeport in December, was 17-7-3 with a 2.15 goals-against average for the American Hockey League team.

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U.S. to Face Honduras With Absences Up and Down the Roster

For his first national team game since 2006, Coach Bruce Arena will field a lineup that is hardly his first choice.

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Roger Dubuis and Pirelli Mix Watches and Formula One Racing

The tires on the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix winner were used to create watch straps for a limited edition.

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Gonzaga Transfers Help Keep Program on Top

The Bulldogs, 34-1 and seeded first in the West Region of the N.C.A.A. Tournament, have received big contributions from Johnathan Williams, Nigel Williams-Goss and Jordan Mathews.

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On Baseball: W.B.C. Championship Will Be a Study in Contrasts

The United States will face a Puerto Rican team determined to bring a victory home to a country coping with economic strife.

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Chris Paul’s Fast Hands and Gruesome Fingers

Paul, the ball-hawking Clippers guard, has paid a price — multiple injuries to his fingers — for collecting more steals than any other active N.B.A. player.

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Henrik Lundqvist to Return to Goal on Rangers’ Coming Trip

The goaltender, who has missed six games so far, is expected to return either against the Kings on Saturday or the Ducks on Sunday.

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Darian King Putting Barbados Tennis On The Map

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   I first heard of Darian King when he drew American Steve Johnson in the first round of the Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janiero. I was working on the production team for NBC Olympics television in Stamford, Connecticut and was in charge of compiling bio information on King [...]

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Jerry Krause, Who Gave Michael Jordan His Supporting Cast, Dies at 77

The former Bulls general manager orchestrated the team’s dynasty of the 1990s, assembling the rosters that Jordan led to six N.B.A. championships.

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Mets’ Bruce Digs In to Data to Find the Right Swing

A bad August at the plate after being traded to the Mets last year led Jay Bruce to research what went wrong. He found it in the game’s new numbers.

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Kings Goaltenders Will Try in Tandem to Reach Playoffs

Two No. 1 goalies are teammates as the Kings try an unusual collaboration in an attempt at a playoff berth.

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Canvassing Basketball Coaches About Job Moves as Seats Open Up at Colleges

With the coming of Spring, colleges have begun to seek coaches who can lead a basketball team to a championship.

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Round-the-World Boat Race Doubles as a Pulpit for Environmental Causes

Charlie Enright and Mark Towill, American sailors who will compete in the Volvo Ocean Race beginning in October, will use the event to promote clean energy and ocean health.

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Puerto Rico 4, the Netherlands 3, 11 innings: Defensive Display Lifts Puerto Rico to World Baseball Classic Final

A series of deft plays stymied the Netherlands as Puerto Rico reached its second consecutive championship game.

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Was Trump Golfing? White House Shrouds Time at His Clubs in Mystery

After President Trump criticized his predecessor for golfing, the administration has provided few details about the time Mr. Trump spends at his clubs.

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As Fans Grow Restless, the Best N.B.A. Games of the Week

The Warriors travel to play the Thunder on Monday night as the problem of teams resting stars in marquee matchups nears a tipping point.

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On Baseball: Matt Stairs Leaves the Booth to Try to Get the Phillies Hitting Again

Stairs, a former player, has watched the team’s young hitters struggle for the past three years from his vantage point as a team broadcaster.

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After an Unsure Start, Gabby Williams Soars at UConn

Williams has overcome a severe knee injury and self doubts to become a star for the Huskies and one of the most complete players in college basketball.

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Golf Venue for 2020 Tokyo Games Lifts Restrictions on Women

Olympic officials had vowed to move the 2020 competition if the club did not change its exclusionary membership policies.

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Tom Brady’s Missing Super Bowl Jerseys Have Been Found

The jerseys, from Super Bowl LI and Super Bowl XLIX, were reportedly found in Mexico in the possession of a credentialed member of the international media.

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Roger Federer Is Awesome In Winning Indian Wells – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Roger Federer beat Stan Wawrinka 6-4 7-5 to win the BNP Paribas Open men’s singles in Indian Wells, California, USA Elena Vesnina beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 (6) 7-5 6-4 to win the BNP Paribas Open women’s singles in Indian Wells, California, USA Aljaz Bedene beat Mikhail Kukushkin 6-4 3-6 [...]

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Departing USTA Men’s Tennis Head Jay Berger Leaves Great Legacy

The U.S. Tennis Association announced on Sunday that Jay Berger, the director of men’s tennis for its Player Development program, was voluntarily stepping down from his position. His coaching career was highlighted by two stints as the U.S. Olympic tennis coach in 2012 and 2016, numerous years as the assistant coach on the U.S. Davis [...]

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New Excitement And New Faces Await 2017 Miami Open

by Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   The Miami Open will be more unpredictable than it has been in years in 2017 with many question marks and absences entering this year’s event. Both world No. 1 Andy Murray and world No. 2 Novak Djokovic are both out of the men’s event – both with elbow injuries! The [...]

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On Soccer: A Thrilling Tie Exposes the Premier League’s Flaw

Manchester City and Liverpool played to a breathless draw offering the kind of excitement that has left the league gasping to catch the rest of Europe.

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On College Basketball: In Imperfect Tournament, Drama (or Lack of It) Depends on Your Lens

The 2017 N.C.A.A. men’s tournament has been short on stunning upsets. It doesn’t seem to matter: With its one-and-done format, it’s hard to look away.

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Seventh-Seeded Michigan Tops No. 2 Seed Louisville

The Wolverines, who got 26 points from the sophomore forward Moritz Wagner, enabled their coach, John Beilein, to outduel the Cardinals’ Rick Pitino for a change.

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Champion for Women’s Hockey Wills Pro League Into Third Year

Dani Rylan has struggled to recruit sponsors and broadcasters for the National Women’s Hockey League, but she is determined to make it work.

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Texas Women, a No. 3 Seed, Survive North Carolina State

The Longhorns needed a basket by Joyner Holmes in the final seconds to ice their victory over the sixth-seeded Wolfpack and reach the round of 16.

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After Unceremonious Exit, Tournament at Indian Wells Moves On

The focus is back on tennis a year after an official shook the BNP Paribas Open with his remarks that female players owed their status to the men’s game.

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Advertising: N.C.A.A. Tournament Ads Work Around Glaring Absence: Players

Companies spend more than $1 billion on TV ads tied to the men’s basketball tournament, but none of them can use the names or likenesses of the athletes.

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For Japan’s Hitting-Hurling Double Threat, a Complex Path to the Majors

What stands between Shohei Otani and a star turn in the major leagues? Besides differences in training and culture, there are financial hurdles to transcend.

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Mike Hopkins, Jim Boeheim’s Designated Successor at Syracuse, Takes Washington Job

Hopkins, who has been with Boeheim for more than 20 years, said “the timing is right” to take over the men’s program for the Huskies.

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For Golovkin and Jacobs, Scorecards Aren’t the Whole Story

Gennady Golovkin, despite winning on Saturday night, suffered a blow to his aura of invincibility while Daniel Jacobs earned the boxing world’s admiration.

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On Baseball: A U.S. Team Missing Some Stars Finds Another Hero

Adam Jones helped the Americans beat the Dominicans on Saturday and reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals for only the second time in the event’s four installments.

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N.C.A.A. March Madness: What to Expect in the Round of 32

Stay here for live updates, scores and analysis from the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament Round of 32.

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United States 6, Dominican Republic 3: U.S. Beats the Mighty Dominicans to Advance to a W.B.C. Semifinal

A big home run by Giancarlo Stanton and a spectacular catch by Adam Jones help the Americans eliminate the defending champions.

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Wisconsin 65, Villanova 62 | Second round: Wisconsin, the Giant Killer, Takes Down Another by Beating Villanova

The Badgers have a reputation for pulling off upsets, and they added to it Saturday by defeating the No. 1 seed and defending national champions.

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Sports Briefing: After Another Loss, Calls Mount for Arsenal Coach to Quit

Coach Arsène Wenger said he had reached a decision about his future with the club he has managed for 21 years. He said he would make an announcement soon.

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At Indian Wells, Tennis Comes With a Generous Serving of Opulence

After the billionaire Larry Ellison purchased the tournament in 2009, a move toward the finer things in life began, from food and drink to amenities.

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UConn Women Rout Albany in Tournament’s First Round

Bapheesa Collier and Gabby Williams led the Huskies to their 108th straight victory as they try to win their fifth consecutive national title.

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For South Carolina, a Tournament Win Was a Long Time Coming

The Gamecocks, once a basketball powerhouse, last won an N.C.A.A. tournament game in 1973.

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Letters to the Editor

Readers weigh in on women finally being allowed to join the world’s oldest golf club, and other issues in sports.

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Forget the Seeding. Maryland Feels It Can Beat Anybody, Including UConn.

The Terrapins have a deep bench and a potent offense, which may be enough to overcome their No. 3 seed in the Bridgeport Region, where undefeated Connecticut looms.

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Boyhood Promise Kept: N.H.L. Veterans Return to Slovakian Roots

Michal Handzus and Richard Zednik never lost track of their ultimate plan, to eventually reunite in their Slovakian hometown, where they are chasing an elusive championship.

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On Baseball: Mike Aviles Feels Right at Home Playing for Puerto Rico

Aviles, 36, is looking for a job and trying to prove he can still play, but he is reveling in the World Baseball Classic.

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N.C.A.A. March Madness: What to Expect in the Round of 32

After a first round that saw the higher seeded team win all but six games, the second round of the N.C.A.A. tournament begins.

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For a Moment, a National Tournament Speaks to a Different Nation

Two Ohio students have gained a following calling Dayton Flyers games in Mandarin. For Friday night’s first-round game on CBS, they’ll reach a bigger audience.

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On Pro Basketball: The Difference Between the Nets and the Knicks? The Nets Have a Plan

As fans try to guess what the Knicks are doing, the Nets have set out to rebuild the team from the ground up.

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Ahead of Schedule? Not Mikaela Shiffrin, Skier Always Striving

Shiffrin will be the prohibitive favorite to defend her slalom title at the 2018 Winter Olympics, and she will be a prime gold medal contender in two other events.

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A Pyeongchang Preview

A New York Times photographer went to the Korean city that will host the 2018 Winter Olympics and attended events offering a taste of what is to come.

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Ailing Nick Kyrgios Pulls Out of Match Against Roger Federer

Saying he thinks he has food poisoning, Kyrgios withdrew from his highly-anticipated quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.

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Greg Bird Draws Attention and Praise, Hit After Hit

Bird got a taste of being a big name when he joined the Yankees in 2015; his return this year after surgery has shown that his debut was not misleading.

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The Last-Second Shot: It’s This Tournament’s Buzzer-Beating Heart

It’s a hallmark play, that last-minute score. And if it takes down a favorite or delivers an N.C.A.A. championship, the memory is that much more enduring.

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Where Is Seton Hall? Iona? Baylor? Creighton? An N.C.A.A. Guide.

You know U.C.L.A., Duke and Kentucky, surely. But the smaller schools that pop up at tournament time may stump you. Here’s where to find them.

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On College Basketball: UConn Women Enter Tourney With 107 Consecutive Wins, But ...

But if one were to nitpick, their bench is not deep, their seven-player rotation is vulnerable to injury and foul trouble and they lack size.

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Penn State Hockey, Still New to Division I, Chases First Tournament Berth

The Nittany Lions, for years a perennial club hockey power, are on the cusp of bigger things after only four years playing a full Division I schedule.

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For Former Hockey Champions Michigan and Michigan State, Unaccustomed Struggles

The teams have won a total of 12 national championships, but both have losing records this season.

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Jayson Tatum Is the Breakout Star of Duke’s Freshman Class

Tatum has emerged as a major contributor for the Blue Devils after missing time, like two of his fellow top recruits, because of an injury at the start to the season.

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Its Point Guard Injured, Creighton Turned to Justin Patton, Its Freshman Center

The 7-foot Patton took on a more important role after the Bluejays’ star point guard, Maurice Watson Jr., was sidelined.

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Real Madrid Draws Bayern Munich in Champions League Quarterfinal

The two teams, among competition’s favorites, have won three of the previous four Champions League titles.

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N.C.A.A. March Madness: Tournament Story Lines on Day 2

Can Michigan keep rolling? Will Kansas stay focuses against a No. 16 seed? Stay here for live updates, scores and analysis from the first round of the tournament.

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Why Are Basketball Games So Squeaky? Consider the Spiny Lobster

The sound of shoes skidding on hardwood can be explained by shoe designers, rubber scientists, mechanical engineers and a biologist.

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Sports Briefing: Elbow Injury Sidelines Dwyane Wade for Regular Season

Wade averaged 18.6 points, the lowest average since he was a rookie, in his first season with the Chicago Bulls.

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Purdue’s Swanigan Slims Down and Sees Prospect Soar

Caleb Swanigan overcame a weight problem to become the Big Ten player of the year.

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Nets 121, Knicks 110: Knicks Continue Tailspin by Falling to Nets for Second Time in Five Days

Jeremy Lin had 15 points to torment his former team as the Knicks fell further down the standings.

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Tanner Glass, Called Up by Rangers, Adds Physical Element at Forward

Glass, who has 627 penalty minutes in a 505-game N.H.L. career, was sent down to the American Hockey League in October but returned this month after an injury to Jesper Fast.

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Zack Wheeler, Mets’ Big Question Mark, Provides Some Answers

Wheeler, who missed the last two seasons with arm problems, threw 50 pitches against the Nationals and impressed the Mets with his velocity.

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Women’s National Team Stands Firm in Face of U.S.A. Hockey’s Deadline

With the world championship approaching, the organization must either negotiate with the players or take another route.

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‘Little Brother’ With Rare Illness Inspires Creighton

Cale Ferrin, a 10-year-old with Fanconi anemia, a blood disorder, has become such a part of the Bluejays that he is allowed to break huddles at practice.

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On Tennis: Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios Get Ready to Square Off

A face-off looms at the BNP Paribas Open between tennis’s elder statesman and its rising young rebel, but the two are not as different as it seems.

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Making a Pro Debut at Boxing’s Mecca, 126 Pounds of Irish Moxie

Michael Conlan, a featherweight from Belfast who has never fought a professional bout, will headline the main boxing event at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

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Part of Vermont’s N.C.A.A. Team and Hoping, One Day, to Be Able to Play

A traffic accident left Josh Speidel’s body, but not his drive, severely weakened.

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Tested Early, and Again by Draw, Mount St. Mary’s Says It’s Ready

Mount St. Mary’s played one of the country’s top nonconference schedules this season. But did it prepare them for No. 1 Villanova?

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On Soccer: After 29 Years, Kingpin of African Soccer Is Abruptly Shown the Door

The sport blossomed throughout the continent during Issa Hayatou’s long reign. Was it because of him, or in spite of him?

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Ben Jobe, Southern University Basketball Coach, Dies at 84

Jobe transformed Southern into a scoring powerhouse during his 12 seasons as head coach and led the team to the N.C.A.A. tournament four times.

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Steve Penny Resigns as USA Gymnastics President

The resignation follows intensified pressure on the governing body for its handling of sexual abuse cases.

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U.S. Roster, if Not the Country, Starts to Catch W.B.C. Fever

The United States hit two home runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to surprise Venezuela in the tournament’s second round.

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Indiana Fires Coach Tom Crean

The Hoosiers, who did not make this year’s N.C.A.A. tournament, finished a disappointing 10th in the Big Ten.

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More Smoothies, Less Soda as Athletic Departments Focus on Nutrition

On game day, on the road and year-round, the traditionally calorie-heavy and unhealthy diets of college athletes are undergoing a metamorphosis.

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2017 March Madness: What to Expect in the First Round

The N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament tips off at 12:15 p.m. Eastern time today. Stay here for live updates, scores and analysis of the first round.

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Lindsey Vonn Wins a World Cup Medal in Downhill and Vows to Race On

Vonn, whose second place was her 130th World Cup podium finish, said that she recently decided to continue competing through 2019 and that she planned to go out “on top.”

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Charges Against Darrelle Revis Are Dismissed

Rashawn Bolton, a childhood friend of Revis’s, testified that it was he, not Revis, who had knocked out two men during a confrontation on Pittsburgh’s South Side.

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Mets’ Matt Harvey Is Being Patient About His Velocity

Harvey, coming off surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, has had a slower fastball, so far, including Wednesday’s outing, than in the past.

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U.C. Davis Wins First Appearance, Edging North Carolina Central in Play-In

The 16th-seeded Aggies rallied in the second half to down the Eagles and earn the chance to face Kansas, the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region.

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Royal Robbins, Conscience of Rock Climbers, Dies at 82

Robbins made several first ascents, and he urged those who followed him up the rocks to leave few traces of their path, setting an example that is still heeded.

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South Carolina Takes Advantage of a Neighbor’s Contentious Law

Having passed a bill in 2015 to end the display of the Confederate flag at its capitol, the state was eligible to host tournament games the N.C.A.A. moved out of North Carolina.

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Nick Kyrgios Upsets Novak Djokovic at BNP Paribas Open

Kyrgios earned his second victory in three weeks over Djokovic with a 6-4, 7-6 (3) win in the fourth round.

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Sports of The Times: U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Boycott Echoes a Fight That Isn’t Over

The top players in the women’s game may sit out for the home team at the world championships this month. Their fight over pay is nothing new.

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Far-Flung Rivals Couldn’t Be More Different, but They Aren’t

Daniel Jacobs and Gennady Golovkin both overcame intense personal trials on the way to Saturday’s middleweight unification title bout.

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Keys Comes Back With Confidence, and a Voice on Social Media

Madison Keys, who played through wrist pain before having surgery, reached the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open, and that’s fine with her.

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Arnold Palmer Is Gone, but His Presence Lingers at His Namesake Event

Golfers including Jason Day, last year’s champion, are using the event at Bay Hill to celebrate the life of Palmer, who died in September.

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Monaco 3, Manchester City 1: Monaco Knocks Manchester City Out of Champions League

A goal by Tiemoué Bakayoko in the 77th minute capped Monaco’s comeback and helped the French club reach the quarterfinals.

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Everyone in the Pool: A Contrarian Cheat Sheet: Improve Your N.C.A.A. Bracket

You’ll need some luck to win, but this table can help by looking at differences between experts and the wisdom of crowds.

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What the World Baseball Classic Can Teach Major League Baseball

In the crowds and on the field, there’s plenty of flair in the W.B.C. At M.L.B. games, by contrast, the atmosphere has a manufactured feel.

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Midmajors Suffer Under Built-In Biases of N.C.A.A.’s Selection Process

A cycle emerges: Fewer at-large bids means fewer resources and less exposure, leading to declines in recruiting and performance, leading to fewer at-large bids.

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March Madness 2017: Schedule, How to Watch and Bracket Tips

The N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament starts Thursday at 12:15 p.m. Eastern. Here’s what you need to know to follow along and win your office pool.

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Entrepreneurship: A Boom in Rock Climbing, Minus the Rocks

More entrepreneurs are bringing their enthusiasm for climbing indoors: Gyms are sprouting across the country with walls for climbing and bouldering.

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U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Plans to Boycott World Championships Over Pay Dispute

Negotiations with USA Hockey for an increase in wages and support have stalled, leading members of the team to sit out this month’s tournament.

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Japan Ends Israel’s Surprising Run at the World Baseball Classic

After defying expectations, Israel was eliminated on Wednesday by Japan, which, along with the Netherlands, advanced from their group to the semifinal round.

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Calipari Is a Media Machine. But Don’t Ask Him to Use a Computer.

Kentucky Coach John Calipari has faced stinging criticism in the past. Now, as the driving force behind several media platforms, he’s trying to control his own message.

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Puerto Rico 3, Dominican Republic 1: Puerto Rico Ends Dominican Republic’s 11-Game Win Streak in W.B.C.

Yadier Molina led the Puerto Ricans, hitting a home run and a run-scoring single in the second-round victory.

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Juventus Moves Into Champions League Quarterfinals

Paulo Dybala’s penalty shot in the 42nd minute lifted Juventus past visiting Porto, 1-0, for a 3-0 aggregate victory.

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Mount St. Mary’s and Kansas State Advance as N.C.A.A. Tournament Begins

Junior Robinson, Division I’s smallest player, scored 23 points for the Mountaineers in a win over New Orleans.

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Kristaps Porzingis’s Injury Overshadows Knicks’ Victory

Porzingis’s thigh injury, which occurred early in the fourth quarter, cast a pall over the Knicks’ victory against Indiana that ended a three-game skid.

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Yankees Manager Joe Girardi Draws Up a Blueprint to Improve the World Baseball Classic

With an eye on quality and safety, the main thrust of his plan is to make it a summertime event, with the semifinals and the final held during the All-Star break in July.

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Leicester City Rallies to Gain Champions League Quarterfinals

Leicester, the English champion which lost the first leg to Sevilla, 2-1, posted a 2-0 home victory behind goals by Wes Morgan and Marc Albrighton.

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On Golf: Muirfield’s Mulligan, Allowing Female Members, Is a Grudging Blow to Bigotry

The exclusive Scottish club, established in 1744, may have chosen pragmatism over progress: Had it not voted to do so, it would be taken out of the rotation to host the British Open.

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John Andariese, Knicks Broadcaster Known as ‘Johnny Hoops,’ Dies at 78

Andariese, who appeared in the N.I.T. twice with Fordham but never played or coached in the N.B.A., said he was driven to spread his love of the game.

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Masters Runners Who Have Redefined Possibilities

A look at some of the oldest runners in the world: Ed Whitlock, Fauja Singh, Dharam Pal Singh and Ida Keeling.

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Ed Whitlock, Oldest Marathoner to Break Four Hours, Dies at 86

A masters running champion, Mr. Whitlock, then 85, finished the 2016 Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 3 hours 56 minutes 34 seconds.

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On Pro Basketball: Spurs Are Kawhi Leonard’s Team Now, and the Excellence Continues

The team is back atop the standings, and a clear contender, behind an indispensable and understated star player. Sound familiar?

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At Muirfield, the World’s Oldest Golf Club, Women Can Join. Finally.

The 273-year-old club in Scotland was one of the last remaining holdouts against female membership.

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In Canada’s National Basketball Championship, the Madness Is Muted

The Final 8 men’s college basketball tournament in Halifax is short on cheerleaders, mascots and professional-quality talent, but long on tradition.

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Outdoors: An Icy Portal Into the Small World of Smelt

The smelt are trapped beneath the ice. We are trapped above it. Fishing for them is the perfect antidote to the oppressive Maine winter.

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The Best and Worst of the N.C.A.A. Tournament

As the tournament begins, a look at who has the advantage in superlatives.

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Leaving Women’s Hockey to ‘Fly Under the Radar,’ as Himself

Harrison Browne, a transgender man in the National Women’s Hockey League, is planning to retire at the end of the season to undergo a physical transition.

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Lightning 3, Rangers 2: Lightning Edge the Rangers at the Garden

Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point scored twice, Peter Budaj made 26 saves, and the Lightning won their third straight game. Steven Kampfer and Michael Grabner scored for the Rangers.

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DeMarcus Ware, a Top Pass Rusher, Retires

Ware had 138½ sacks, eighth on the career list, in a 12-year career with the Cowboys and the Broncos.

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Thin Lines of the N.C.A.A. Women’s Bracket Bend Under the Weight of UConn

The Huskies, on a 107-game win streak and seeking their fifth straight national title, are the No. 1 seed in the Bridgeport Region. First up is the Albany Great Danes.

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Islanders Rookie Josh Ho-Sang Is Playing With a Veteran’s Poise

Ho-Sang, a right wing, has displayed maturity and provided the Islanders with a boost of energy since being called up from the American Hockey League.

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Chelsea 1, Manchester United 0: Chelsea Eliminates Manchester United From F.A. Cup

N’Golo Kante scored early in the second half and ended United’s hopes of defending its Cup title.

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A Potential Surprise Ending, and the Best N.B.A. Games This Week

The Warriors and the Cavaliers are getting some unexpected conference competition. Utah is at Cleveland on Thursday night.

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Mexico Protests Ruling Knocking It Out of World Baseball Classic

The team protested a decision by Major League Baseball officials to have Venezuela play Italy in a tiebreaker game on Monday, saying a rule was not clear.

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Sports of The Times: Northwestern’s Vision of an N.C.A.A. Bid Finally Becomes Reality

Northwestern is an N.C.A.A. tournament team for the first time, a feat 78 years in the making.

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Penn State Ex-Officials Plead Guilty in Sandusky Case

Two former administrators, Tim Curley and Gary Schultz, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor child endangerment.

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Israel Finally Loses at World Baseball Classic

Team Israel’s unbeaten run came to an emphatic halt when it was clobbered by the Netherlands, 12-2, in Tokyo.

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N.C.A.A. Bracket Predictions: The Experts’ Picks

There are plenty of opinions on the N.C.A.A. tournament; here’s a select roundup of picks from The New York Times, ESPN, The Washington Post and others.

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Potential N.C.A.A. Bracket Busters. You’ve Been Warned.

Which underdog will shake up the tournament? Here are six upsets we think can happen.

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Think the N.C.A.A. Bracket’s Too Easy? Try One of These Pools

Millions of Americans take part in pools for the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament, pools that can be straightforward or surprisingly complex.

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Andy Murray’s Woes At Indian Wells Continues – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, California, USA (First Week) Vasek Pospisil beat top-ranked Andy Murray 6-4 7-6 (4) Fabio Fognini beat seventh-seeded Jo-Wilfred Tsonga 7-6 (4) 3-6 6-4   OTHER Pablo Cuevas beat Albert Ramos Viñolas 6-7 (3) 6-4 6-4 to win the Brasil Open in Sao Paulo, Brazil [...]

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Think the N.C.A.A. Bracket’s Too Easy? Try One of These Pools

Millions of Americans take part in pools for the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament, pools that can be straightforward or surprisingly complex.

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With a Racket in One Hand, World Team Tennis Passes a Torch With the Other

After beginning play in 1974 and being revived by Billie Jean King in 1981, the professional league is headed in a new direction after King decided to sell her majority stake.

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Referees Refuse to Work Soccer Games in Mexico

The officials were protesting what they considered inadequate suspensions for two players who shoved officials last week.

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On Soccer: Changing Dynamics for England’s Elite Devalue ‘the Double’

Winning an F.A. Cup and league championship in the same year once was the ultimate achievement in English soccer, but it has lost some of its luster.

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Four Players to Watch in the N.C.A.A. Tournament

Keep an eye on Kris Jenkins of Villanova, Lonzo Ball of U.C.L.A., Frank Mason III and Devonte’ Graham of Kansas, and Przemek Karnowski of Gonzaga.

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Nets 120, Knicks 112: Lowly Nets Send Knicks to 41st Loss

Led by Brook Lopez’s 25 points and double-digit scoring from six other players, the Nets prevailed at home and ensured the Knicks of a fourth straight nonwinning season.

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Willing to Blow the Whistle on Doping? New Legal Aid Group Wants to Help

Fair Sport’s founders include Johann Koss, the Olympic champion from Norway, and Jim Swartz, a venture capitalist.

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On Baseball: Playing for Fans Who Travel, Dominicans Feel Right at Home

Jose Bautista had to throw a runner out at home in the ninth to send the Dominican Republic to extra innings against Colombia, but the game turned into a rout.

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On College Basketball: An N.C.A.A. Bracket Stocked With Familiar Names

Villanova, last year’s champion, is back in the top spot, and many of the other usual suspects are right behind it.

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Mets Players at World Baseball Classic Reconnect With Roots

Five Mets, including pitcher Seth Lugo, a Louisiana native who calls himself “quarter-Rican, are competing in the tournament’s Guadalajara, Mexico, pool for either Puerto Rico or Italy.

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Princeton Beats Yale to Capture Inaugural Ivy League Tournament

The Tigers earned their first N.C.A.A. tournament berth since 2011 after going undefeated against conference opponents this season.

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Puerto Rico’s Yadier Molina Criticizes Security at World Baseball Classic

Molina criticized M.L.B. for the event’s “horrible organization” after a disturbance involving Puerto Rican players’ families in the stands.

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Gonzaga Earns Second No. 1 Seed, and Hopes for Better Luck This Time

The last time the Bulldogs were a top seed, in 2013, they lost in the second round.

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John Surtees, Two- and Four-Wheel Racing Champion, Dies at 83

Surtees, active in the 1960s and ’70s, was the only driver to hold world titles in motorcycle and auto racing.

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Israel’s Journey at World Baseball Classic From Curiosity to Contender

A roster filled with career minor leaguers, former major leaguers and baseball misfires now has a chance to make an unlikely trip to the semifinals.

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2017 N.C.A.A. Tournament Selection Sunday: What You Need to Know

Who’s in, who’s out, whom are they playing and where are they going? All will be revealed today when the 68-tournament field is announced.

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Israel 4, Cuba 1: Israel Wins Again in the W.B.C., Beating Cuba to Stay Undefeated

In its first comeback during a magical run in the tournament, Team Israel overcame a one-run deficit in the first game of the second round.

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Will the Tournament Bracket Be Leaked Again? N.C.A.A. and CBS Hope Not.

This year, the pairings will be revealed early in a shorter selection show. Last year, a Twitter poster leaked the bracket halfway through the two-hour show.

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Sports of The Times: Chasing Big Sports Goals, Rutgers Stumbles Into a Vat of Red Ink

The Rutgers athletic program has lived high above its means in its pursuit of success in college athletics.

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On Baseball: United States Quiets Dominican Bats, but Only for a Time

The Dominican Republic, the defending World Baseball Classic champion, roared back to beat the United States, 7-5.

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Venezuela 11, Italy 10: Venezuela Outlasts Italy in a Marathon

The game lasted nearly five hours, and two Venezuelan major leaguers were injured: Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez and Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez.

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Freshmen Keep Kentucky on Track for a Third Straight SEC Title

De’Aaron Fox had a career-high 28 points and Malik Monk broke out of a scoring slump for 20 points as the Wildcats beat Alabama.

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At the Center of a Bull’s-Eye, Princeton Keeps Its Focus

The Tigers survived Penn in overtime, after being denied an automatic bid to the N.C.A.A. tournament because of the Ivy League’s new postseason event.

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Villanova Secures Big East Title and, Most Likely, the Top Seed

Josh Hart scored 29 points against Creighton and was named the tournament’s most valuable player for the second time.

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Thunder 112, Jazz 104: Russell Westbrook Passes Wilt Chamberlain With 32nd Triple-Double

Westbrook took sole possession of second place on the list of players with the most triple-doubles in a season, behind only Oscar Robertson.

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Bladed Runner Hunter Woodhall Fails to Qualify for Finals at Indoor Meet

Woodhall, an 18-year-old from Utah, finished second in his 400-meter heat after he and several others jostled on a tight curve at the New Balance Nationals in Manhattan.

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Sports Briefing: Vermont Reaches N.C.A.A. Tournament

Vermont overcame a 9-point deficit in the second half to defeat Albany in the final of the America East tournament.

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Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane, an M.V.P., Is Still Looking to Improve

Kane, a three-time Stanley Cup champion who is among the N.H.L. points leaders, has discovered his stride as Chicago surges toward another run.

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Rangers Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist Sidelined by Injury

Lundqvist is expected to miss about six to 10 games because of an unspecified problem with his lower body.

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LaMarcus Aldridge Is Out Indefinitely Because of Irregular Heartbeat

The Spurs characterized the problem as minor, but San Antonio also is without its other star forward, Kawhi Leonard.

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Dawn Staley, New Olympic Coach, Will Stick With a Winning Plan

Staley, the women’s basketball coach at South Carolina, will not bring a new philosophy to a United States team that has won six consecutive gold medals.

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Tigers’ Victor Martinez Played Despite Hernia for Much of 2016

Detroit’s designated hitter had surgery in the off-season after gritting his teeth and finishing with a .289 average, 27 home runs and 86 R.B.I.

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Venezuelan Baseball Players Love Their Chaotic Country From Afar

The turmoil in their homeland leaves many players with safety concerns, a worry shared by some major league clubs that have lowered their profile in the country.

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Latino Players Relish the World Baseball Classic

Camaraderie and pride have drawn many top stars, like Jadier Molina, Carlos Beltran and Adrian Gonzalez, to each of the four tournaments.

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Sports Briefing: Michigan Continues Wild Run in the Big Ten

Michigan’s turbulent journey carried on into the Big Ten tournament’s semifinals with a 74-70 overtime upset in Washington of 13th-ranked Purdue.

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On Baseball: U.S. Team Has Slow Start in World Baseball Classic Title Chase

It took the Americans 10 innings to get past Colombia, a team with few major league players. Next up is a much more formidable foe: the Dominican Republic.

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Duke 93, North Carolina 83: Duke, Shrugging Off the Boos, Rallies to Beat North Carolina

In front of a crowd that jeered almost every move by Grayson Allen, the Blue Devils earned a comeback win at Barclays Center.

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Blade Runner Tests Limits of Prosthetics, Years After Oscar Pistorius

A decade after Pistorius led track-and-field officials to reconsider rules on the use of artificial limbs, Hunter Woodhall, 18, faces the same gray guidelines.

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The Triangle: A Simple Name for a Complex Basketball Scheme

To make it work, Knicks players know firsthand that it requires flexibility and continuity on the roster, with players who possess a high basketball I.Q.

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Italy’s Ninth-Inning Rally Stuns Mexico at World Baseball Classic

The Italians scored five runs in the inning, capped by John Andreoli’s two-run single, to open Pool D play. In other games, Cuba and Japan advanced to the second round.

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Another Spring (Sort of) for the Architect of the Mets

Sandy Alderson, in his seventh season with the team, is baseball’s oldest general manager, cancer free and as dedicated as ever.

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A Busy Day for the Redskins, but No Certainty at Quarterback

Washington signed wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, but there’s no guarantee Kirk Cousins will be throwing to him even though Cousins signed a contract for the franchise tag.

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IndyCar Racing, No Longer Spinning Its Wheels, Draws Greater Interest

With another big crowd expected for the Indy 500, the series, with an expanded schedule and increased TV ratings, seems to have established a foothold with fans.

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Woman Seeking Access to Tim Tebow Is Arrested at Mets’ Camp

The woman was charged with trespassing on Feb. 28 after lingering at the field and asking about the ex-quarterback, who has a minor league contract with the Mets.

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What Are The Greatest Ever Matches At The BNP Paribas Open In Indian Wells?

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher Jim Courier’ fifth-set tiebreaker final-round victory over Guy Forget in the final of the modern-day BNP Paribas Open in 1991 came up as one of the anniversaries from March 10 on my “This Day In Tennis History” book, ebook, audio book and mobile app. I started to think that perhaps Courier’s [...]

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Entrepreneurs Grow Tennis

  For decades’ tennis was a very popular sport and especially among American adults. The golden age of tennis in the 1970s, 1980s and into the early 1990s was sparked by professional stars like Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Chris Evert and Andre Agassi. It was a hot sport and participation was at an all-time high. [...]

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Eliot Teltscher – One of the Greatest Jewish Tennis Players Of All Time

If it weren’t for the likes of John McEnroe or Jimmy Connors, Eliot Teltscher may have had a long run as the top player in the United States and may have even won a major singles title or two. Instead, the Palos Verdes, California native can claim a French Open mixed doubles win and being [...]

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The Yankee Clippers: Clint Frazier Gets a Trim

The Yankee prospect’s flowing, frizzy, fiery red hair was sheared so that it meets Yankee grooming standards.

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The N.C.A.A Tournament Challenge: Determining Who’s In and What’s Their Seed

The annual puzzle is who to choose for the men’s tournament: The team with the better record or the one that is likely to perform better?

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The 101 on Tennis Betting

Tennis is one the most viewed sports around the world loved by most, because it is so widely loved and enjoyed. It is known as the gentleman’s/ ladies’ sport –  a sport which creates superstars, makes hometown favorites, sees underdogs fighting back and incredible records broken and set. Tennis is based on an old tradition, [...]

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Betting and Grand Slam Tennis

Not only is Grand Slam tennis the absolute height of any player’s career, but is it also the most exciting event for tennis lovers and, and, and betting fan’s best opportunities to open their wallets and hope to fill them. Four countries host the event every year; Paris hosts the French Open, Australia hosts The Australian [...]

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Sports of The Times: Another Woman at the March Madness Mike? That Only Took 2 Decades

In 2017, why must it be news that Debbie Antonelli, who has worked men’s games since the mid-1990s, will be a broadcaster for the men’s tournament?

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Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Barred From FIFA Leadership

Vitaly Mutko failed an integrity check by world soccer’s governing body. He will leave his position as a top official this spring.

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The N.B.A.’s ‘Turkish Thunder’ Excels at a Painful Task

Ersan Ilyasova, a power forward for the Atlanta Hawks, steps in front of runaway human trains to take a charge better than anyone else in the game.

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Wisconsin and Minnesota Await Latest Round in Ice-Melting Rivalry

Over time, the Border Battle between two women’s programs of equal pedigree has become a nesting doll packed with layers of Midwestern intrigue.

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Sports Briefing: Chicago Bears Cut Jay Cutler After One Playoff Appearance in Eight Years

Thumb and shoulder injuries limited Cutler to five games last season, and the Bears finished 3-13.

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With Pride, Dominican Republic Wins Opener at World Baseball Classic

The defending champions will take on the United States before a sellout crowd Saturday after defeating Canada.

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Davis Cup May Switch to Best-of-Three-Set Matches

Leaders of the International Tennis Federation also recommended changing the 117-year-old men’s tennis competition to two-day ties instead of three.

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Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3: A Rookie Leads the Last-Place Hurricanes Past the Rangers

Sebastian Aho scored his 18th goal of the season for Carolina, and Cam Ward made a season-high 40 saves as the Rangers blew a third-period lead.

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Redskins Fire G.M. Scot McCloughan on First Day of Free Agency

McCloughan was dismissed a little more than two years into the four-year deal he signed in 2015, ending weeks of speculation about his future.

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With a Rally, Duke Sets Up A.C.C. Tournament Meeting With North Carolina

Jayson Tatum and Grayson Allen helped the Blue Devils erase a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat the Louisville Cardinals, 81-77.

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Browns Acquire Second-Round Pick From Texans (and Also Brock Osweiler)

Cleveland, which now has six of the first 65 selections in this year’s draft, including the No. 1 pick, is expected to trade or cut Osweiler.

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Yoelkis Cespedes, Half Brother of Mets’ Yoenis, Draws Notice

While Yoelkis is not yet Yoenis, his performance in Cuba’s first two games of the World Baseball Classic has impressed major league scouts.

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With Trump in White House, His Golf Properties Prosper

Critics say the president should not be using the Oval Office as a global advertising platform for his businesses, and that doing so is a conflict of interest.

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Chris Bertish Becomes First to Cross Atlantic by Paddleboard

Bertish, a 42-year-old South African sailor and big-wave surfer, finished his 4,050-mile Morocco-to-Antigua feat in 93 days, averaging 44 miles a day.

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On Soccer: A Changing of the Guard at Barcelona? Neymar Steps in Front of Messi

Neymar showed why there is no denying his greatness on Wednesday, orchestrating the greatest comeback in the Champions League.

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On the Tournament Bubble, but Making a Case Off the Court

Coaches will cite their wins in tough conferences and victories over ranked teams as they try to further their shaky team’s chances to be selected for the N.C.A.A. Tournament.

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Minnesota Pledged to Be Good (but Not This Good)

After off-the-court problems with last season’s basketball team embarrassed the university, letters of apology to administrators helped start a turnaround.

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On the Bubble, but Making a Case Off the Court

Coaches will cite their wins in tough conferences and victories over ranked teams as they try to further their shaky team’s chances to be selected for the N.C.A.A. Tournament.

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Maria Sharapova’s Imminent Return Stirs Debate on Wild Cards

Unranked because of her drug suspension, she has secured three wild-card entries upon her return. The French Open and Wimbledon are still deciding.

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Michigan Plays Big Ten Tournament in Practice Uniforms

The team’s real uniforms were in the cargo hold of an airplane that skidded off the runway.

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Arsenal’s Tepid Statement Offers Little Comfort for Arsène Wenger

The statement, released on Thursday, lacked even halfhearted support for the team’s longtime manager.

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Israel Goes to 3-0 at World Baseball Classic

Nate Freiman’s RBI double sparked a three-run first inning as Israel beat the Netherlands, 4-2, to finish top of Pool A in the World Baseball Classic.

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Why the Unraveling of Baylor’s ‘Golden Era’ Isn’t Over Yet

More than a dozen women say they were sexually assaulted as the university made football its top priority. They, furious alumni and the authorities are seeking answers.

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After 58 Seconds on Court, Cavaliers’ Bogut Will Miss Rest of Season

Andrew Bogut, who broke his left leg on Monday, will not need surgery but will not be back in time to help Cleveland defend its N.B.A. title, the team said.

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Bucks 104, Knicks 93: Knicks Lose a Third-Quarter Lead and Fall to the Bucks

Derrick Rose sank 13 of his 16 shots from the field, and Carmelo Anthony scored 16 points in his return from a one-game absence. That wasn’t enough.

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On Baseball: Tim Tebow Is Tested Right Away With the Mets

The 29-year-old left-handed slugger had a predictably rough outing in his spring training debut. Still, it’s clear “he means business,” Manager Terry Collins said.

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‘No Value’ in A.C.C.’s North Carolina Site, Jim Boeheim Says in Brooklyn

The Syracuse coach spoke of the benefits in the tournament’s move to Barclays Center and criticized Greensboro, the former site.

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Devils Have a Piano Man Who Plays Right Wing

Thanks to a pledge he made to his parents years ago, Beau Bennett, a former first-round draft choice, is proficient in both hockey and piano playing.

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Lou Duva, Boxing Promoter, Manager and Trainer, Dies at 94

Duva, who had ties to more than a dozen world champions, was the patriarch of boxing’s first family in the 1980s and ’90s through Main Events promoters.

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Barcelona 6, Paris St.-Germain 1: Barcelona Stuns Paris St.-Germain With 4-Goal Champions League Comeback

Sergi Roberto scored in stoppage time to send Barcelona to a remarkable 6-5 aggregate victory over P.S.G.

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Nike Reveals the ‘Pro Hijab’ for Muslim Athletes

The sports-specific head covering, a response to the growing number of female Muslim athletes, will hit the market in spring 2018.

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Netherlands and Israel Advance to Second Round of World Baseball Classic

The Netherlands defeated Taiwan to improve to 2-0 in Pool A and move on to the second round along with Israel, which also has a 2-0 record.

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Brandon Marshall Set to Sign With Giants (After Release by Jets)

Marshall, a six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Giants for about $12 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said.

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It’s Conference Tournament Time: Here Are the Teams to Watch

Just about every major conference has a team that is close to an N.C.A.A. tournament berth, but maybe one win away.

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On Running: Nike’s Vivid Shoes, and the Gray Area of Performance Enhancement

Nike’s new designs have produced impressive results in international races. But they have spurred yet another debate about what constitutes an unfair advantage.

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Rangers 5, Panthers 2: Rangers Pound Panthers as Henrik Lundqvist Earns His 30th Victory

Lundqvist had 43 saves and is the only goaltender in N.H.L. history to record at least 30 wins in 11 of his first 12 seasons.

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France 3, United States 0: United States Loses Twice in a Row for First Time in 3 Years

The loss to France ended a disappointing run in the SheBelieves Cup in which the Americans produced only one goal over three games.

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C.C. Sabathia’s Whiskers Seem to Test the Yankees’ Strict Policy on Hair

While taking the mound in an extra-innings victory over the Rays, Sabathia’s neatly groomed stubble stood out. Especially in light of the Yankees’ clean-cut image.

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Adam Eaton, the Mighty Mouse of the Washington Nationals

The defending N.L. East champions traded three top pitching prospects for Eaton, an overachiever who lengthens their lineup.

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UConn’s Tierney Lawlor: A 5-7 Version of ‘Rudy’ With a Ponytail

Lawlor earned a place on Geno Auriemma’s juggernaut in 2013, realizing a childhood dream that was, in truth, more of a pipe dream.

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Bayern Munich 5, Arsenal 1: Bayern Munich Completes a Champions League Rout of Arsenal

A 10-2 aggregate loss raises questions about Arséne Wenger’s future as Arsenal’s manager.

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How a Slave Spiritual Became English Rugby’s Anthem

“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” which in the United States evokes the darkness of slavery, has morphed into something else entirely across the Atlantic.

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Rigorous Off-Season Leaves Michael Conforto With a Sharper Swing

Conforto conferred with the Mets’ hitting coaches in September and stayed in touch during the winter. The end result has thrilled the Mets.

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On Tennis: For CiCi Bellis, a Rising Teenage Star, What a Difference a Year Makes

This time last year, Bellis, 17, was preparing to go to college. But with intense training and focus, she’s now by far the youngest player in the top 100.

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Israel 15, Taiwan 7: Israel Continues Unlikely W.B.C. Run With Win Over Taiwan

Ryan Lavarnway hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and Nate Freiman added a three-run shot in the ninth.

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With Talent From Two Small Islands, the Netherlands Is a W.B.C. Favorite

A 5-0 win over host South Korea put the team in a strong position.

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On Tennis: For a Rising Teenage Star, What a Difference a Year Makes

This time last year, CiCi Bellis, 17, was preparing to go to college. But with intense training and focus, she’s now by far the youngest player in the top 100.

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Sports Briefing: Katie Lou Samuelson Leads UConn Women to Conference Title

Samuelson scored 40 points as UConn won the American Athletic Conference tournament title in a 100-44 rout of South Florida.

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Rangers 2, Lightning 1: Rangers Beat Lightning on Mika Zibanejad’s Overtime Goal

Zibanejad beat Andrei Vasilevskiy during a breakaway for the game’s only goal, and the Rangers improved to 11-4-1 in their last 16 games.

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Knicks 113, Magic 105: Knicks Dominate Fourth Quarter in Comeback

A 23-4 run against the Magic lifted the visiting Knicks, who played without the injured Carmelo Anthony.

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New York City Is Recapturing Its College Basketball Heyday

The city will host the Big East tournament and the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, with the N.C.A.A. tournament following them into town.

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Andrew Bogut Breaks Leg in First Minute of Playing With Cavaliers

Bogut was on the court for less than 60 seconds before sustaining a fractured left tibia against the Heat.

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On Baseball: Cuba’s Yulieski Gurriel Pays a Price to Follow His Ambition

While many of his peers defected, Gurriel chose to stay. When he finally did the same to pursue a big league career, he gave up playing for Team Cuba at the World Baseball Classic.

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English Soccer Tries to Improve Diversity. Critics Say It Failed.

Kick It Out, an anti-discrimination group, said the Football Association’s planned overhaul of its board and council appeared to be a “sham.”

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On Golf: Masters Favorite? Dustin Johnson, With Plenty of Competition

With his victory in the World Golf Championships event in Mexico, Johnson emerged with the slight edge, but there are many top challengers.

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Simon Hobday, Offbeat U.S. Senior Open Champion, Dies at 76

Hobday, a leading player on the African and European pro golf tours, won five senior events in the United States, including the Open in 1994.

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Yankees Catcher Learns Language of His Ancestors, and an Ace

Kyle Higashioka, who has been elevated to the Yankees’ roster, had some pragmatic motivation to learn Japanese: He thought it might help him communicate with pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.

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Two Bad Injuries, One Good Rookie and the Best N.B.A. Games This Week

The Spurs travel to Oklahoma City on Thursday as the league marches on without the Warriors’ Kevin Durant and the Sixers’ Joel Embiid.

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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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With Mirth and a Mensch, Israel Upsets South Korea in W.B.C.

Lacking the firepower of other teams in the World Baseball Classic, Israeli shocked the hosts, South Korea, 2-1, in extra innings.

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World Baseball Classic Is Here to Stay, Commissioner Says

Despite criticism that some of the world’s best players are sitting out, Rob Manfred said the teams have never been better.

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Sam Querrey Stuffs Rafael Nadal In Acapulco – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Andy Murray beat Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-2 to win the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sam Querrey beat Rafael Nadal 6-3 7-6 (3) to win the men’s singles at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, Mexico Lesia Tsurenko beat Kristina Mladenovic 6-1 7-5 to [...]

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Sports Briefing: Speeding Costs Harvick a Victory in Atlanta

A penalty for driving too fast on pit road ruins a dominating performance for Kevin Harvick, who led for 293 of 325 laps. Brad Keselowski took advantage to steal the win.

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High Platform For Jack Sock Playing At Madison Square Garden As New No. 1 American

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Jack Sock is on a high platform these days. Not only is he going to compete in Madison Square Garden – the world’s most famous arena – as part of the annual BNP Paribas Showdown Monday night, but Sock now has the platform as being the No. 1 ranked male [...]

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Dustin Johnson Wins His First Tournament After Ascending to No. 1

Johnson was the sixth golfer to accomplish the feat, deflecting the extra attention to beat Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke.

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New York City F.C. Loses Its Season Opener in Orlando

Cyle Larin’s header in the 15th minute was all Orlando City needed against N.Y.C.F.C. Larin’s goal was the first one scored at the newly opened Orlando City Stadium.

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On Baseball: Mets’ Matt Harvey Adds a Key Element, Prudence, to His Repertory

Despite a rocky performance against the Cardinals during a spring training game, Harvey, who is coming back from two injuries, values the process over expectations.

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Warriors 112, Knicks 105: Knicks Show Some Spirit but Still Lose to the Warriors

The Garden was strangely quiet with no in-game entertainment for the first half, but the Knicks still had one of their better outings.

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To Put Ball in the Net, Dutch Clubs Shoot Space Aliens First

PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar are using computer programs to nurture agile minds along with nimble feet. Is this a new frontier, or an expensive delusion?

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On Pro Basketball: For Warriors and Cavaliers, Pursuit of Another Finals Turns Bumpy

Golden State is without Kevin Durant, who is recovering from knee and leg injuries. Cleveland lost J.R. Smith, who fractured a thumb, and Kevin Love, who had knee surgery.

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About Clint Frazier’s Lush Locks: Will the Yankees Let Their Hair Down?

The Bombers have long observed a strict Steinbrenner-era grooming code. But as other teams relax their own rules, is there room for a man bun in the Bronx?

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Defying Tennis Tradition, a Product of Public Courts Is on the Rise

Ernesto Escobedo, the first Mexican-American man to break into the top 200 since the 1960s, is on a path similar to the Williams sisters’ in its genesis and improbability.

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John Smoltz Says U.S. Is Overdue to Win World Baseball Classic

In an interview, Smoltz discussed the tournament, Tommy John surgery and what he would have been if he hadn’t been a pitcher.

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About Clint Frazier’s Lush Locks: Will the Yankees Let Their Hair Down?

The Bombers have long observed a strict Steinbrenner-era grooming code. But as other teams relax their own rules, is there room for a man bun in the Bronx?

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Canadiens 4, Rangers 1: Rangers Cannot Stop the Surging Canadiens

With goals from four different players, first-place Montreal won its fifth straight game, while handing the Rangers their third loss in four games.

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England 1, United States 0: In Surprise, U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Loses to England

A goal by Ellen White, a substitute, in the 89th minute at the SheBelieves Cup lifted England to only its fourth win in 14 games against the United States.

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Hole in One Helps Justin Thomas Claim Lead at World Golf Championships Event

Thomas aced the 239-yard, par-3 13th hole in Mexico and held a one-stroke lead over Dustin Johnson headed into Sunday’s final round.

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Giants Coach Sent to Hospital After Being Struck by a Foul Ball

Jose Alguacil, the first-base coach, appeared to be hit in the face and fell to the ground. Manager Bruce Bochy said Alguacil had indicated that he felt fine after the accident.

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U.S. Soccer Introduces a Rule That National Team Players Must Stand for the Anthem

The penalties for failure to follow the policy were unclear.

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Shooting Percentages? Device Tracks Players’ Heart Rates

By showing energy levels, biometric data can help coaches decide who needs a rest or more work.

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Just Like Old Times for Jacob deGrom

The Mets right-hander, coming off late-season elbow surgery, consistently hit 96 miles per hour on his fastball in his first spring-training start.

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Sports Briefing: Kentucky Clinches SEC Regular-Season Title

De’Aaron Fox scored 19 points and No. 9 Kentucky overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat host Texas A&M, 71-63, on Saturday.

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Allowing Substitutes After Head Injuries in Cricket Meets Resistance

A sport that traditionally does not allow player substitutions ponders growing concerns over concussions, and whether to change its rules.

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In Major League Soccer, Argentines Find a Home and Success

Argentines now make up the second-largest demographic in M.L.S., trailing only Americans.

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On Golf: A Title Many Golfers Chase: No. 1 in the World

Since Rory McIlroy ascended to No. 1 for the first time five years ago this weekend, the top ranking has exchanged hands 19 times among seven players.

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French Are Investigating Possible Bribes for Rio Olympics

The newspaper Le Monde reported that French investigators have some evidence that Rio cheated in its bidding for the 2016 Games.

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Jeanie Buss, Fearing Brothers’ Takeover of Lakers, Briefly Takes to Court

Jeanie Buss, the Lakers’ president and controlling owner, withdrew her court request after her brothers backed down on calling for a board meeting she felt was a move against her.

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Colin Kaepernick Opts Out of Contract

Kaepernick, a six-year veteran quarterback, drew attention and headlines last season by not standing for the national anthem.

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Knicks’ Playoff Hopes Take a Hit in Philadelphia

The 76ers, a team with little to look forward to this season, pulled out a 105-102 victory, thwarting several late opportunities for the Knicks.

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Cavaliers Hit 25 3-Pointers, Setting N.B.A. Record for Regular Season Game

Cleveland’s Kyle Korver made the record-setting 3 in his return to Atlanta against the Hawks.

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Noah Syndergaard Has to Take the Mets’ Salary Offer

The team’s opening-day starter — one of the best pitchers in baseball last season — will make $605,500 in 2017.

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Phil Mickelson Plucks a Substitute Caddie From the Family Tree

Mickelson called on his younger brother, Tim, when his longtime caddie, Jim Mackay, fell ill after 12 holes at the World Golf Championships event in Mexico.

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On Baseball: Noah Syndergaard, Focused on Blue and Orange, Passes on Red, White and Blue

In deciding against representing Team U.S.A. at the World Baseball Classic, the hard-throwing Syndergaard had a simple explanation: “I’m a Met.”

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Notre Dame’s Hockey Helmets Sure Look Familiar

In the latest form of branding, a number of hockey programs at prominent universities are mimicking the helmets worn by football players.

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Mets Prospect Took to Pitching After the Troubles Were Left Behind

P.J. Conlon, a 23-year-old minor league pitcher, could join a group of about 50 players who were born in Ireland and made it to the major leagues.

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Sporting: Why Our Champions Are Getting Older

Brady, Federer, Phelps, the Williams sisters — there’s no physiological reason athletes’ bodies should fall off a cliff in their 30s.

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In Quest to Sound European, M.L.S. Displays a United Front

Two new teams will start play this season, and both include the word United in their names, giving the American soccer league more Uniteds than the Premier League.

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On Baseball: It’s Hard to Be Excited About World Baseball Classic When U.S. Players Aren’t

When many of the best American players, especially pitchers, stay with their major league teams rather than play in the tournament, it sends a powerful message to fans.

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Raymond Kopa, the ‘Napoleon’ of Soccer, Dies at 85

Kopa, who earned his nickname because of his stature, was ranked by World Soccer magazine as one of the greatest 100 players of the 20th century.

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Catch of the Year. No Ball Involved.

The most memorable play of spring training involved a low level Mets prospect named Luis Guillorme. And he was not even on the diamond at the time.

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UConn-Stanford? It Would Have Nothing on This Sibling Rivalry

If the Huskies and the Cardinal meet in the N.C.A.A. tournament, it may come down to a UConn star’s scoring and her older sister’s defensive tenacity.

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Tantalising Tennis Titbits!

Tennis is a fantastic game, and one that has been popular for hundreds of years! What was once a leisurely game played by the aristocracy has now become a high octane, adrenaline filled sport watched by millions around the world. With bet365 at FreeBets.com , you can now enjoy some of the best odds and [...]

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PETA Condemns N.H.L.’s Use of Real Penguins in Pittsburgh Pregame Show

PETA said the event, which featured pyrotechnics, was “inherently stressful” for the animals, and it criticized the Penguins team and the Pittsburgh Zoo.

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M.L.S. Preview: Some New Crests, Some Younger Stars

Entering its 22nd season with two expansion teams, Major League Soccer remains in growth mode. Here’s a look at the 2017 season’s dominant story lines.

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Wie Takes the Early Lead in Singapore

Michelle Wie had six birdies in a 10-hole stretch to take a one-stroke lead at the HSBC Women’s Champions.

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Rangers 2, Bruins 1: Rangers Edge Bruins in Boston as Henrik Lundqvist Shines in Goal

Lundqvist, playing on his 35th birthday, finished with 32 saves and moved into a tie for 10th place on the N.H.L.’s career wins list, notching his 403rd victory.

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Jets Are Said to Be Releasing Brandon Marshall

The Jets are continuing their off-season roster purge by releasing Marshall, a wide receiver who was set to make $7.5 million this season.

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Trendy Shanghai District Has Soccer Team With Glitter of Its Own

S.I.P.G., which spent $120 million to bring in two Brazilian stars, has been attracting a steady stream of fans, an encouraging sign for Chinese soccer.

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As Masters Nears, Rory McIlroy Is Rolling After an Unexpected Layoff

McIlroy, who broke a rib in January and missed four tournaments, carded a 68 and was one stroke off the lead during the first round of the World Golf Championships.

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Fit City: It’s Called Broomball. And, Yes, It’s Grueling.

To visualize the sport, think hockey, but without the skates and with a lot more slipping and sliding.

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On Baseball: Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers Are Back for More

The ace of the staff has come back from injuries and will try to lead a veteran team into the World Series.

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In Letter, Art Briles Denies Covering Up Sexual Violence at Baylor

Briles, the former Baylor football coach, released a one-page letter defending himself against allegations that he had ignored assaults.

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N.H.L. Clubs, Meet Your Toughest Foe: The Schedule

A schedule compressed by the World Cup of Hockey has become a point of contention, particularly among Western Conference teams with grueling itineraries.

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David Wright Back in Mets’ Camp, With No Timetable for Return

The Mets’ third baseman, unable to throw because of shoulder pain, refused to say when he might return to the field.

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Baseball Makes Changes to Speed Up Game (but Only a Little)

The changes are mostly minor and do not appear likely to make a dramatic impact on the pace of play.

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Chasing Upsets of March, Ivy League Joins the Conference Tourney Crowd

By instituting a postseason basketball tournament, the league is choosing excitement and TV exposure over a guarantee of sending its best team to the N.C.A.A. tournament.

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Is Baseball Too Slow? Here’s How Readers Would Fix the Game, or Not

We asked fans to help Major League Baseball in its attempts to shorten the time of games. We were a little surprised at how passionate people were about the subject — we received nearly 3,000 submissions.

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A Page From the Warriors’ Playbook? Why Stop With Just One?

This Texas college coach hasn’t seen Golden State in person. But he knows good basketball when he sees it, and he views the Warriors as a template for his team.

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Isaiah Thomas Puts Up 31 Points as Celtics Hold Off Cavaliers

Boston overcame a triple-double by LeBron James to win the battle of Eastern Conference leaders.

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Kristaps Porzingis Scores 20 in His Return, Leading Knicks Past Magic

Porzingis, who missed two games with an ankle injury, created matchup problems for Orlando in the Knicks’ win.

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Jose Reyes, the Mets’ Insurance Plan, Aims to Improve in 2017

Reyes, the likely replacement for David Wright at third, vows to put up better numbers after missing much of 2016 with a domestic-violence suspension.

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United States 1, Germany 0: U.S. Women’s National Team Tops Germany in First Game of 2017

Lynn Williams scored her second career goal as the topped-ranked Americans beat Germany, the No. 2-ranked team, in the SheBelieves Cup.

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On Golf: The Simple Game of Golf Tries to Simplify Its Rules

The sport’s governing bodies are taking a crazy quilt of regulations and boiling them down to a maxim: Use common sense.

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Mexico Welcomes the World Golf Championships

Florida’s Doral, now owned by President Trump, lost an event that attracts elite golfers to Club de Golf Chapultepec, just outside Mexico City.

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On Baseball: Gary Sanchez, Yankees’ Young Slugger, Faces a Bar He Set High

Expectations are intense for Sanchez, who last season hit 19 home runs in a stretch of a few weeks.

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History? This Ruth Just Wants to Make the Yankees

Eric Ruth has shown improvement as a minor league pitcher for the franchise that was made famous by Babe Ruth.

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Barcelona Coach Luis Enrique to Leave After Season

Enrique told his players of his decision after a victory on Wednesday, saying he needed “a rest” after almost three years in the post.

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Putin Casts Doubt on Storage of Doping Suspects’ Urine Samples

The Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin, said no one questioned the state of the samples when they were sent to the International Olympics Committee.

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Madison Square Garden’s Rich Tennis Exhibition History

By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher   Madison Square Garden has the moniker as the world’s most famous arena and has been the home of some of the biggest ever sporting events. The NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Championships, world-famous boxing matches have been contested at the Midtown Manhattan arena. Some of the greatest matches in tennis [...]

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Thomas Vanek Is on the Move Again at N.H.L.’s Trade Deadline

Detroit traded Vanek to Florida, his sixth team since the start of the 2013-14 season. Among other moves, Jarome Iginla went from Colorado to Los Angeles.

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Amar’e Stoudemire Says He Would Steer Clear of Gay Teammate

A response to a hypothetical question in Israel causes a stir.

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Warriors’ Kevin Durant Out at Least Four Weeks With Knee Injury

The Warriors hope he can return from a knee injury before the end of the regular season.

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Golf Unveils New, Simplified Rules

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association spent more than five years trying to modernize the Rules of Golf.

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Anything Else, LeBron? Cavaliers Give James the Depth He Coveted

James complained about the roster in January, but recent acquisitions have turned the Cavaliers into one of the most complete teams he has had to work with.

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Encouraging Players to Plan for After the Games

Female athletes, who make less and have fewer sports-related options after their playing days, tend to be more prepared for their second careers.

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Kevin Durant Hyperextends Knee

Kevin Durant has a hyperextended left knee and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for his absence even before knowing how long he could be sidelined.

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Styles Q. and A.: Filmmaker Bart Freundlich on Shooting Hoops at 47

“I get to turn my mind off,” the director of “Wolves” says.

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Baseball’s Too Slow. Here’s How You Fix It.

The average game last season took three hours. We invited our reporters and readers to propose solutions.

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Disability: The Athlete in Me Won’t Stop

My spinal cord injury is disabling, but it has not destroyed my competitive spirit.

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