Rebuilt Season: A Call to Play Ball in Japan Followed Much Fretting
The disasters in Japan prompted Tohoku High School baseball players and coaches to agonize over whether it was appropriate to pursue the national title during a national emergency.
Cycling: Lead Lost, Hushovd Fights Back in Pyrenees
Thor Hushovd, who wore the yellow jersey for most of the first week of the Tour de France, then lost it, barreled down a mountain pass to win Stage 13.
Only a Few More Yards to Cover for N.F.L. and Players
With the economic system all but set, negotiators broke for the weekend, leaving lawyers and staff to continue work drafting the agreement.
A Whole Different Pitch for the U.S.
After becoming coach of the United States women’s soccer team in 2008, Pia Sundhage has instituted cultural and tactical change for the team, using a laid-back style of coaching and encouraging songs.
In Worley, Phillies Have a Valuable Spare Starter
Vance Worley continued his impressive rookie campaign on Friday, shutting down the Mets through five innings before finding some trouble in the sixth.
Phillies 7, Mets 2: End Gets a Bit Nearer for the Mets
The Mets fell 12 games behind Philadelphia in the division and 8 ½ games back in the wild-card race.
Rodriguez Drops Option Worth $17.5 Million
The Brewers no longer have to worry about Francisco Rodriguez’s 55 games-finished clause that would have activated a $17.5 million option.
Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: Nets’ Williams SignsWith Turkish Team
With a signature, a photo and a three-sentence Twitter post, Deron Williams sealed his commitment to a Turkish basketball team.
Sports Briefing | Hockey: Rangers Re-Sign Boyle
The Rangers announced that they agreed to terms on a contract with the restricted free-agent center Brian Boyle.
Blue Jays 7, Yankees 1 : Yanks’ Rotation Begins to Show Wear and Tear
Freddy Garcia allowed six runs in five innings, and the Yankees were routed for the second straight day.
In the Arena: A Hole in One and Age Lines; Watson Has Both
Tom Watson, 61, is not at the British Open simply for the memories, as his ace at the par-3 sixth hole demonstrated.
Baseball Roundup: More Shaky Relief, but This Time the Cubs Prevail
Chicago overcame another shaky performance by Carlos Marmol to win, 2-1, at home over Florida on Friday, snapping the Marlins’ season-high six-game winning streak.
Talk of Passports, Not Passes, in Idled N.B.A.
Without summer leagues or training camps to display their talents, players locked out of the N.B.A. are considering offers from teams overseas.
British Open | Royal St. Georges: Weather Clears, but Field Bunches Together
The British Open crowds enthusiastically greeted Darren Clarke to the top of the leader board in the second round, where he was joined by Lucas Glover.
Wealth Matters: From Honus to Derek, Memorabilia Is More Than Signed Bats
The Yankee shortstop gets his 3,000th hit and the memorabilia machine goes into action, churning out bats, balls, jerseys and more. But not all signed batting helmets are created equal.