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Ben Roethlisberger’s Journey to Notoriety (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:22:28 GMT)

To those who knew Ben Roethlisberger as a child, played with him in college, or saw his personality change in Pittsburgh, the seeds of his problems were sown long ago.

Patriots Want Tom Brady to Remain, Even as They Build a New Identity (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:23:47 GMT)

The Patriots have turned over many of the players from their glory years, but want to keep quarterback Tom Brady.

Yankees 11, Indians 4: The Yankees Keep Winning, as Rodriguez Keeps Waiting (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:45:42 GMT)

In six plate appearances against six pitchers, Alex Rodriguez had one hit, a two-run single that capped the seven-run seventh inning, as his quest for 600 career home runs continued.

Mets 4, Cardinals 0: Dickey and Davis Help Mets Win First Series Since June (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:24:07 GMT)

Ike Davis hit a three-run homer and R. A. Dickey did not allow a run in eight and a third innings as the Mets won their first series since late June.

Shaun White’s Next Move May Be Trying Hollywood (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:50:16 GMT)

With the next Winter Olympics more than three years away, Shaun White has returned his attention to skateboarding, where he will compete in the Vert and Vert Best Trick events Friday at the X Games.

In Revamped Pac-10, Everyone Likes Los Angeles (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:43:39 GMT)

The soon-to-be 12-team conference will confront issues over television money and a championship game.

Mountain Climbing: Afghan Climber Aims for Top of Everest (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:13:04 GMT)

Nadjib Sirat is well aware of the risks he will face in climbing Mount Everest, but he says he is doing it for a cause.

With Eye on Title, Padres Get Tejada (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:40:05 GMT)

The Nationa League West-leading San Diego Padres obtained infielder Miguel Tejada and a little more than $1 million from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.

Orioles Hire Buck Showalter as Manager (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:28:28 GMT)

The Baltimore Orioles have hired Buck Showalter to be their manager. Showalter’s first game will be Tuesday night at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels.

Strasburg Heads to 15-Day DL (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:16:38 GMT)

Stephen Strasburg went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.

Even as Innings Increase, Hughes Looks to Stay Strong (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:24:07 GMT)

Phil Hughes should surpass his 2009 total for innings on Friday, but the Yankees are expected to limit him to 170 to 175.

Trust Builds Between Dickey and Manuel (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:22:07 GMT)

R. A. Dickey’s past two starts have pushed his evolving relationship with Jerry Manuel to the fore.

Roundup: Taiwanese Woman Shares Lead in British Open (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:28:14 GMT)

Yani Tseng of Taiwan and Katherine Hull of Australia share the lead after the first round of the Women’s British Open.

N.F.L. Roundup: Fans Cheer Owens’s Late Arrival at Bengals’ Camp (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:28:28 GMT)

After missing an overnight flight, receiver Terrell Owens arrived less than an hour before an evening practice and decided to suit up.

Phillies Acquire Oswalt From Astros (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:28:28 GMT)

The Phillies strengthened their starting rotation Thursday with the acquisition of Roy Oswalt from the Astros.

N.C.A.A. Adds to Arizona’s Self-Imposed Sanctions (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:48:25 GMT)

The N.C.A.A. added to self-imposed sanctions by Arizona’s men’s basketball program on Thursday, vacating 19 wins from the 2007-08 season and removing an additional scholarship for violations involving Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson.

Beau Choix Wins Quick Call Stakes at Saratoga (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:54:50 GMT)

Beau Choix wore down Lonesome Street and Lighthouse Sound in the stretch to win the $70,000 Quick Call Stakes for 3-year-olds by a head Thursday at Saratoga.

Lookin at Lucky Not-So-Lucky at Haskell Draw (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:49:32 GMT)

Bob Baffert has been psyched all week, confident his Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky is ready to run another huge race in the $1 million Haskell Invitational on Sunday.

Rockies President's Death Due to Natural Causes (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:51:16 GMT)

Investigators have determined that Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor's death in April was from natural causes, police said Thursday.

Police: Ex-NBA Player Wright Shot to Death (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:50:02 GMT)

Former NBA big man Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday.

On Baseball: Mets Take Intentional Pass on Possible Trades (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:30:28 GMT)

While ace pitchers have recently changed teams, the Mets have resisted the temptation to trade some of their promising young players.

Tv Sports: James Is the Story, Even When ESPN Doesn’t Want It (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:50:15 GMT)

ESPN said the reporter did not properly identify himself or state his intentions to LeBron James and his friends before reporting an article about the N.B.A. star’s Las Vegas party.

Bankrupt Rangers Owe Rodriguez $24.9 Million (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:00:15 GMT)

The Texas Rangers are bankrupt and Alex Rodriguez is listed as the team's largest unsecured creditor.

Keeping Score: The Unusual Case of Inexperience Winning the Day (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:28:30 GMT)

Since 2000, the Yankees, the highest-scoring team over the past 11 years, are 3-8 with an average 2.73 runs scored in games against pitchers making their major league debut.

Mets Hold Onto Niese as Phillies Acquire Oswalt (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:36:31 GMT)

As Roy Oswalt heads to Philadelphia, could the Mets have traded for him instead?

Jets Training Camp: Three Things to Watch (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:55 GMT)

As the Jets head to training camp in Cortland, N.Y., there is a genuine belief that they are on the verge of something big for years to come.

Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:49:56 GMT)

Jason and Justin Sablich, The Times's in-house fantasy football experts, are providing detailed player rankings to help you with your fantasy football draft.

Second-Year Running Backs: Who Could Be a Surprise? (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:15:39 GMT)

Fantasy owners are looking for second-year backs who are going to build on the momentum of their rookie season and take a Ray Rice leap to stardom.

M.L.S. All-Star Game Sells Out (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:57:09 GMT)

Say what you will about the appeal of all-star games, a concept that is mostly alien outside North America, but when Major League Soccer gets it right, it gets it right.

Brazil on Track for 2014 Despite Early Criticism of Stadium Plan (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:51:41 GMT)

Brazil, like South Africa, will use the World Cup to remake the physical infrastructure of the country, investing almost $19 billion in projects in the 12 host cities.

Blanc Brings Accountability to France Job (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:16:28 GMT)

Since taking over as France coach after the World Cup, Laurent Blanc has introduced a sense of accountability that was lacking under his predecessor, Raymond Domenech.

U.S. Trims Roster; 3 Cuts Remain Before Worlds (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:29:31 GMT)

The United States men's basketball team trimmed its roster to 15 players, which must be further cut, to 12, by Aug. 26 for the world championships.

Adventure in Israel For Stoudemire (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:23:41 GMT)

Amar'e Stoudemire, the Knicks' new power forward, said on Twitter that he was visiting Israel after reportedly learning that he had Jewish roots on his mother's side.

Randolph Sees Opportunity in Knicks' System (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:44:34 GMT)

Anthony Randolph, 21, expects to earn minutes in the Knicks' restocked frontline along with the team's marquee newcomer, Amar'e Stoudemire. On Monday, Randolph met with reporters before greeting children at the Knicks' summer basketball camp at Pace University's Pleasantville Campus.

Keep a Quiet Mind to Avoid First-Tee Jitters (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:06:06 GMT)

We all get the first tee jitters. We have all experienced the frustration of hitting it great on the practice range and then dubbing one when it finally counts.

20 Years After His Only Open, Dartmouth Coach Is Teeing It Up Again (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:32:21 GMT)

On the tee sheets for the United States Senior Open, he is listed as Richard Parker Jr., Lebanon, N.H., but around Dartmouth College, he is just "Coach" or "Rich." That is also how he is mostly known by the listeners of his Saturday morning radio show on WTSL-AM (1400), and by the folks who see him behind the counter at the nine-hole Carter Golf Club in Lebanon, where he is both the golf director and general manager.

West Virginia Coal Baron Takes Greenbrier Back to the Future (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:36:12 GMT)

After a week in St. Andrews, Scotland, followed by a week in Ontario, Canada, some touring pros at The Greenbrier's Old White Course for this week's Greenbrier Classic may feel they have been transported back to a more elegant time and place.