» Magic Owner Holds Onto Hope and Howard, for Now
09/02/12 20:37 from NYT > Sports
Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos hopes he does not have to trade his franchise center Dwight Howard, despite his desire to leave for a bigger market.
» Court Finds Cyclist Jan Ullrich Guilty of Blood Doping
09/02/12 20:34 from NYT > Sports
Jan Ullrich of Germany, who won the 1997 Tour de France but has since retired from cycling, was suspended for two years on Thursday in a largely symbolic move.
» Olympic Hopeful Missy Franklin Loves Her High School Team
09/02/12 20:29 from NYT > Sports
Missy Franklin, who holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke, has passed up about $150,000 in prize money and more in endorsements to swim for her Colorado high school.
» On Soccer: England Loses Capello, National Team Coach
09/02/12 19:24 from NYT > Sports
Fabio Capello, the Italian coach who was upset that John Terry had his captaincy stripped, resigned, but it’s unclear whether Harry Redknapp, a popular figure with his own troubles, will replace him.
» Nadal Skit by French TV Angers Spanish Tennis Officials
09/02/12 19:20 from NYT > Sports
The Spanish tennis federation said it would sue a French TV channel for using its logo in a sketch that suggested that Rafael Nadal and other Spanish athletes used performance-enhancing drugs.
» Home of Top Female Cyclist Searched
09/02/12 19:17 from NYT > Sports
Antidoping authorities in southeastern France searched the home of Jeannie Longo on Wednesday and detained her husband on allegations that he illegally imported doping materials.
» Nadal Skit by French TV Angers Spanish Tennis Officials
09/02/12 19:10 from NYT > Sports
The Spanish tennis federation said it would sue a French TV channel for using its logo in a sketch that suggested that Rafael Nadal and other Spanish athletes used performance-enhancing drugs.
» Actor Lucas Black Among Celebrities Playing for Real at Pebble Beach
09/02/12 19:09 from NYT > Sports
Lucas Black, who is paired with Rickie Fowler in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, is a scratch golfer who portrayed a touring pro in last year’s movie “Seven Days in Utopia.”
» N.B.A. Roundup: Ramon Sessions, Replacing Irving, Leads Cavaliers Past Clippers
09/02/12 19:00 from NYT > Sports
Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the 76ers, 100-90, in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
» U.S. Skiers Get Preview of 2014 Olympic Course
09/02/12 18:57 from NYT > Sports
The downhill course for the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, drew mixed reviews from racers preparing for this weekend’s World Cup.
» College Roundup: Duke Beats North Carolina at the Buzzer
09/02/12 18:50 from NYT > Sports
The Duke freshman Austin Rivers hit a 3-pointer as time expired as the Blue Devils came back to beat the Tar Heels, 85-84.
» Iona Guard Scott Machado Passes His Way to Prominence
09/02/12 18:37 from NYT > Sports
Scott Machado, Iona’s senior point guard, is passing his way to prominence, averaging 10 assists a game and drawing N.B.A. scouts despite recently learning he is nearsighted.
» Alderson Is Forced to Remake Mets on the Cheap
09/02/12 18:33 from NYT > Sports
The Mets’ acquisitions over the past 17 months provide a stark narrative of just how much the club’s financial issues have restricted Sandy Alderson in his job as general manager.
» Slap Shot: N.H.L. Eyes Winnipeg for Heritage Classic
09/02/12 18:33 from NYT > Sports
Winnipeg finally got an N.H.L. team back and now is looking to host a Heritage Classic outdoors.
» Sports of The Times: Millrose Games Move Into New Era
09/02/12 18:17 from NYT > Sports
Eamonn Coghlan, a seven-time winner of the Wanamaker Mile, will be present at the Millrose Games, which will be held Saturday for the first time at the Armory in Upper Manhattan.
» Knicks 107, Wizards 93: Jeremy Lin Leads Knicks Again, 107-93, Over Wizards
09/02/12 17:57 from NYT > Sports
The Knicks got another strong game from guard Jeremy Lin, who scored 23 points and had 10 assists as they beat Washington.
» Little Mystery Surrounding Yankees’ Latest Japanese Pitcher
09/02/12 17:54 from NYT > Sports
The Yankees think they know what they are getting in Hiroki Kuroda, who established himself by going 41-46 with a 3.45 E.R.A. in four seasons with the Dodgers.
» Alderson Is Forced to Remake Mets on the Cheap
09/02/12 17:49 from NYT > Sports
The Mets’ acquisitions over the past 17 months provide a stark narrative of just how much the club’s financial issues have restricted Sandy Alderson in his job as general manager.
» The Quad: Now, About the Duke-U.N.C. Rematch
09/02/12 17:36 from NYT > Sports
Social media has added new intensity to the heated rivalry between Duke and North Carolina. The teams play again March 3. Who will win the rematch?
» Off the Dribble: Looking Ahead to Lin\'s Next Three
09/02/12 17:16 from NYT > Sports
Jeremy Lin has stayed hot through three games. Looking ahead to his next three, he may be able to keep it going a while longer.
» Actor Lucas Black Among Celebrities Playing for Real at Pebble Beach
09/02/12 16:41 from NYT > Sports
Lucas Black, who is paired with Rickie Fowler in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, is a scratch golfer who portrayed a touring pro in last year’s movie “Seven Days in Utopia.”
» Spain Starts Davis Cup Defense Without Nadal
09/02/12 16:41 from NYT > Sports
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will not play for their countries as they save their strength for a long year that also will include the Olympics.
» Leading Off: At Least Duke-North Carolina Rivalry Endures - Leading Off
09/02/12 16:02 from NYT > Sports
Duke and North Carolina added another chapter to their storied rivalry, while Syracuse\'s victory over Georgetown reminded fans what will be lost in conference realignment.
» Virginia Home-Schoolers Make a Play to Join High School Teams
09/02/12 14:10 from NYT > Sports
A bill in Virginia would permit home-schooled students to play varsity sports at public high schools, raising concerns about fairness, recruiting and oversight.
» The Fifth Down: Belichick Dared Manningham to Beat Him
09/02/12 14:05 from NYT > Sports
Late in the Super Bowl, Bill Belichick told his defenders to focus on Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks. If Mario Manningham or Bear Pascoe beat them, so be it, he said.
» Can Bryce Harper crack the Nationals?
09/02/12 12:39 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
Today\'s Spring Countdown examines how likely it is Bryce Harper will make the Nationals out of spring training.
» The Fifth Down: Solution Needed for 12 Defenders on the Field
09/02/12 12:25 from NYT > Sports
Late in the Super Bowl, on the Patriots\' final drive, the Giants were called for having 12 men on the field. It was good strategy, although almost certainly unintentional.
» LeBron won\'t be apologizing to Perkins
09/02/12 11:08 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
Who knew that a Blake Griffin dunk could last for more than a week?
» Tell us: How wrong was Gronkowski\'s dance?
09/02/12 11:06 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
How can you dance like no one is watching when we know that everyone is?A Patriots tight end is certainly finding out all about that.
» Video: Will Ferrell does Hornets-Bulls intros
09/02/12 11:04 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
When you get one of the nation\'s funniest men on the public address system you shouldn\'t expect normalcy.
» On Soccer: England Loses Capello, National Team Coach
09/02/12 10:47 from NYT > Sports
Fabio Capello, the Italian coach who was upset that John Terry had his captaincy stripped, resigned, but it’s unclear whether Harry Redknapp, a popular figure with his own troubles, will replace him.
» German Man Wins Empire State Building Race Again
09/02/12 08:15 from NYT > Sports
Thomas Dold won the annual race up 86 flights of stairs at the Empire State Building for the seventh straight time.
» Travis Rice \'Supernatural\' on course he designed
09/02/12 08:11 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
Travis Rice wins the first Red Bull Supernatural backcountry freestyle competition by navigating log features on 50-degree slope.
» Rivers\' buzzer-beater lifts Duke, stuns North Carolina
09/02/12 07:17 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
Duke rallied from 10 points down in the final 2½ minutes, capped by Austin Rivers\' buzzer-beating three-pointer to stun archrival UNC.
» Sports of The Times: Millrose Games Move Into New Era
09/02/12 07:10 from NYT > Sports
Eamonn Coghlan, a seven-time winner of the Wanamaker Mile, will be present at the Millrose Games, which will be held Saturday for the first time at the Armory in Upper Manhattan.
» Unprecedented 600 players potentially free agents
09/02/12 07:00 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
Eighteen Pro Bowlers, including Drew Brees, Matt Forte and Mario Williams, are among the hundreds who could be available on March 13.
» Slap Shot: Berenson Has Plenty of Praise for the Big House
09/02/12 06:21 from NYT > Sports
Coach Red Berenson, whose Michigan team defeated Michigan State, 5-0, in an outdoor game at the Big House in 2010, gave the 2013 Winter Classic venue his full endorsement.
» Knicks\' Jeremy Lin reprises breakthrough, gets best of Wall
09/02/12 06:19 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
When Jeremy Lin first made a name for himself in NBA circles, it was against John Wall in the 2010 Las Vegas Summer League.
» U.S. Skiers Get Preview of 2014 Olympic Course
09/02/12 06:09 from NYT > Sports
The downhill course for the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, drew mixed reviews from racers preparing for this weekend’s World Cup.
» N.B.A. Roundup: Ramon Sessions, Replacing Irving, Leads Cavaliers Past Clippers
09/02/12 06:09 from NYT > Sports
Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the 76ers, 100-90, in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
» Nadal Skit by French TV Angers Spanish Tennis Officials
09/02/12 06:07 from NYT > Sports
The Spanish tennis federation said it would sue a French TV channel for using its logo in a sketch that suggested that Rafael Nadal and other Spanish athletes used performance-enhancing drugs.
» College Roundup: Duke Beats North Carolina at the Buzzer
09/02/12 06:07 from NYT > Sports
The Duke freshman Austin Rivers hit a 3-pointer as time expired as the Blue Devils came back to beat the Tar Heels, 85-84.
» Home of Top Female Cyclist Searched
09/02/12 06:07 from NYT > Sports
Antidoping authorities in southeastern France searched the home of Jeannie Longo on Wednesday and detained her husband on allegations that he illegally imported doping materials.
» Howard, Magic\'s 17 three-pointers bury Heat
09/02/12 05:53 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
Dwight Howard\'s 25 points and 24 rebounds keyed the Orlando Magic to a win against their division rival.
» Boeheim third on wins list after Syracuse edges Georgetown
09/02/12 05:06 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
Kris Joseph scored 29 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer in the final minute of overtime, as Syracuse edged Georgetown.
» Holmes Staying Put With Jets After Clause Kicks In
09/02/12 05:04 from NYT > Sports
By remaining on the roster through the second day of the NFL’s waiver period Tuesday, Santonio Holmes will get $15.25 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons.
» Asian Americans energized in seeing Knicks\' Jeremy Lin play
09/02/12 04:49 from USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories
The atmosphere at Verizon Center on Wednesday was buzzing for a midweek Washington Wizards home game.
» Goal: Africa Cup of Nations: Zambia and Ivory Coast in Final
09/02/12 04:40 from NYT > Sports
On Wednesday, Zambia and Ivory Coast advanced to Sunday\'s final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
» Photo Replay: Feb. 8
09/02/12 04:40 from NYT > Sports
Skiers like Bode Miller got a look at the downhill course that will be used during the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and preparations continued for tennis players competing in this weekend’s Davis Cup event.
» Houston to Host 2013 All-Star Game
09/02/12 04:20 from NYT > Sports
Houston has been selected to host the 2013 NBA All-Star game for the second time in seven years, the league said on Wednesday.