National Briefing | Science: Don’t Smother Labs, Panel Says
A panel of university and private-sector scientists urged Congress not to overregulate laboratories that handle deadly pathogens.
With Eye on Better Future, Nets Try to Focus on Now
The Nets are between owners. They are between cities. And as a basketball team, they are in the middle of a transition, having traded the All-Star Vince Carter.
Indians Fire Eric Wedge; He’ll Finish Season
Eric Wedge guided the Indians to one playoff appearance in seven seasons, and this year the club fell out of contention early and is currently one game out of last place in the A.L. Central.
Dementia Debate Could Intensify
Retirees have found that the league’s disability plan, run jointly with the players union, is not structured to consider dementia to be an occupational risk.
The Fifth Down: What’s the Probability Your Team Will Win?
A former Navy pilot who has taken up the less dangerous hobby of N.F.L. statistical analysis explains how his model works.
The Fifth Down: Q. and A. With Brian Billick
Brian Billick, who led the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl XXV title and is now a TV commentator, answered readers’ questions.
A.D. Resigns in the Wake of Dismissals at Binghamton
Joel Thirer resigned as Binghamton’s athletic director after six players were cut from the troubled men’s basketball team in the past week.
Nationals 7, Mets 4: Despite It All, Manuel Retains Passion for the Job
As the losses mounted, Mets Manager Jerry Manuel did not give up. But as the season unraveled, his patience and vocabulary were tested.
Radcliffe to Seek 4th New York Win
British marathon star Paula Radcliffe will be trying to win her fourth New York City Marathon when she takes on a strong field in November.
Mauer’s Drive to Excel Drives the Twins
The Minnesota catcher, who is on the verge of his third batting title, has kept his team in the playoff hunt.
Tough Fight for Rangers’ New Enforcer
With the memory of a hit during the playoffs last season still in their minds, Rangers fans have had a hard time warming to Donald Brashear.
E.P.A. Moves to Curtail Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency plan, long anticipated and highly controversial, would regulate emissions from thousands of power plants and large industrial facilities.
Former Olympic Speedskating Champion Eric Heiden Is Staying Close to the Ice
Eric Heiden, who won five gold medals in the 1980 Olympics and is now an orthopedic surgeon, is proud of his achievements, but remains uncomfortable with celebrity.
Bankruptcy Judge Leaves Room for N.H.L.’s Offer
The offer of the Canadian billionaire James L. Balsillie was rejected outright, and the N.H.L. was given a chance to amend its bid.
In Copenhagen, Michelle Obama Gets Busy
The first lady arrived Wednesday and met with voting members of the I.O.C. before Friday’s vote on the host for the 2016 Games.