May 14 2012

Hunter Steps Down as Capitals’ Coach

Hired in November to replace Bruce Boudreau, Dale Hunter led the Capitals to the second round of the N.H.L. playoffs with a defense-first, possession-oriented system.

May 14 2012

Hunter Steps Down as Capitals’ Coach

Hired in November to replace Bruce Boudreau, Dale Hunter led the Capitals to the second round of the N.H.L. playoffs with a defense-first, possession-oriented system.

May 12 2012

N.B.A. Playoffs — Celtics Will Meet an Old Rival in 76ers

Boston and Philadelphia will meet in the second round of the N.B.A. playoffs as longtime rivals and as two of the league’s top defensive teams.

May 7 2012

For Rangers, a Tight, Hard-Hitting Series Is Nothing New

For the second straight playoff series, the Rangers are facing, in the Washington Capitals, an opponent playing just like them.

May 2 2012

Stanley Cup Playoffs — Rangers Again Face the Old Grind

For the second consecutive series in the N.H.L. playoffs, the Rangers won Game 1, but lost Game 2 after the opposition made timely tactical changes.

May 2 2012

Roundup: Bulls, Playing Without Rose, Lose to 76ers

Derrick Rose, who tore an anterior cruciate ligament in Game 1, could only watch as Philadelphia romped against Chicago, which was outscored, 62-37, in the second half.

Apr 28 2012

The Fifth Down: The Jets’ Second-Round Pick

The Jets selected Stephen Hill, a wide receiver from Georgia Tech, in the second round of the N.F.L. draft.

Apr 27 2012

Game 7: Rangers 2, Senators 1: Rangers Hold Off Senators in Game 7

With two goals scored 4:18 apart in the second period, the Rangers beat the Senators to rally from a 3-2 series deficit for just the second time in franchise history.

Apr 15 2012

N.H.L. Roundup: Washington Capitals Gain Playoff Series Tie With Bruins

Nicklas Backstrom scored 2 minutes 56 seconds into the second overtime Saturday to give Washington a victory over Boston, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

Apr 15 2012

N.H.L. Playoffs — Senators Rally After Alfredsson Is Injured

For the second time this season, Daniel Alfredsson of the Senators was unable to finish a game at Madison Square Garden, apparently because of a head injury.

Apr 14 2012

Devils 3, Panthers 2: Devils Strike Early, and Brodeur Takes Over

Patrik Elias, Dainius Zubrus and Ryan Carter scored in a span of 8 minutes 25 seconds in the opening period, and Martin Brodeur became just the second goalie to reach triple figures in playoff wins.

Apr 9 2012

Watson Wins Masters in Playoff

Bubba Watson won his first major championship by making a tournament-saving par to top Louis Oosthuizen’s bogey on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff.

Mar 31 2012

Carolina Kostner and Patrick Chan Win Skating Worlds

Carolina Kostner of Italy won the world figure skating title Saturday for her first gold medal at a major event, and Patrick Chan of Canada captured the men’s title for the second straight year.

Mar 26 2012

Personal Health: Forging Stronger Social Connections for a Longer Life

The writer assesses the need for strong and active relationships on the second anniversary of her husband’s death.

Mar 20 2012

Women’s Roundup: Late Free Throws Send No. 3 Texas A&M Past No. 6 Arkansas in N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament

Sydney Carter hit the go-ahead free throws with 23 seconds left and defending champion Texas A&M fought off scrappy Arkansas, 61-59, in the second round of the Raleigh Regional.

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