Thursday, June 1, 2017

Roberto De Vicenzo, Victim of Golfing Gaffe, Dies at 94

Signing an incorrect scorecard cost De Vicenzo a chance at a playoff for the 1968 Masters title.

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Back for More! Mr. Met Returns to the Scene of the Crime.

After the mascot’s obscene gesture on Wednesday, a different Mr. Met was on hand for a Thursday afternoon game at Citi Field.

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2017 N.B.A. Finals: Game 1 Story Lines for Cavs and Warriors

Stay here for live updates, scores and analysis from Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

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Inside the (Very Big) Head of Mr. Met

A man whose oversize head has stitches that just coincidentally match those on a baseball gets his say.

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Juan Martín Del Potro Advances at French Open

In an emotional scene on the court, Nicolas Almagro was forced to retire with a knee injury in the third set against del Potro.

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Et Tu, Mr. Met? Another Mascot Behaving Badly

On Wednesday night, Mr. Met joined a list of mascots who have gone rogue.

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Gianluigi Buffon’s Last Hurdle: A Champions League Crown

The Italian goalkeeper, who kicked off a rarefied career with a stunning debut at 17, has twice lost league finals. But he gets a third shot on Saturday.

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