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Stosur Wins in Third-Set Tiebreaker (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:29:18 GMT)

Fifth-seeded Samantha Stosur saved four match points to defeat No. 12 Elena Dementieva, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (2) in a match that ended at 1:35 Monday morning.

The Long Road to Becoming a Lifer (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:57:47 GMT)

Dick Norman of Belgium, the tour’s oldest player at 39, has turned to doubles to stay close to the game he loves.

Revis and Jets Agree on New Contract (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:30:35 GMT)

The Jets announced early Monday that they have agreed to terms with the All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, who missed all of training camp because he was unhappy with his contract.

In the Heat of Camp, the Hunger of Faith (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:30:38 GMT)

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Husain Abdullah is a Muslim who fasts during Ramadan, despite the physical demands of the preseason.

In Blue Ridge Mountains, a Steady Climb to the Top (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:30:37 GMT)

Tenth-ranked Virginia Tech, which plays No. 3 Boise State on Monday, has succeeded by having faith in Coach Frank Beamer.

Mets 18, Cubs 5: After Offense Puts on a Show, the Mets Talk of Bowing Out (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:30:37 GMT)

The Mets, who have struggled to score runs all season, set season highs for runs (18) and hits (21), and took advantage of the sloppy Cubs.

Weary Ogilvy Figuring Rest Will Improve His Numbers (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:44:55 GMT)

Geoff Ogilvy won the first event of the year, but he has missed almost as many cuts as he has made since then.

Uncommon Path Led Russia’s Coach All Over the World (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:40:19 GMT)

Russia Coach David Blatt grew up outside Boston and played at Princeton before moving to Israel and coaching teams throughout Europe.

Blue Jays 7, Yankees 3: Rodriguez Back in Lineup, but Other Concerns Persist (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:40:50 GMT)

Alex Rodriguez was in the lineup for the first time since Aug. 20 and beat out a slow groundball for an infield hit.

Rockies 4, Padres 2: Stumbling Through Race, Padres Search For Swagger (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:41:44 GMT)

After a 4-2 loss to Colorado, San Diego had its once-commanding lead in the National League West trimmed to a game.

Changing Guard, Now Missing a Known Name (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:05:48 GMT)

No. 20 Sam Querrey defeated No. 14 Nicolás Almagro of Spain in straight sets to join Mardy Fish as the only American men in the fourth round.

Two-Time Champion and ‘Part Jersey Girl’ (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:30:59 GMT)

There are weeks during the North American hardcourt summer when Kim Clijsters, who advanced to the Open quarterfinals Sunday, retreats to the house she owns in Wall, N.J., with her husband, Brian Lynch.

True to Erratic Form, Murray Tumbles Out Early (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:12:40 GMT)

Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters and Rafael Nadal put away what were expected to be tough challengers, but fourth-seeded Andy Murray lost to Stanislas Wawrinka.

After Big Shots All Around, Day’s Lead Holds at One (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:44:55 GMT)

Jason Day’s record 17-under-par led Brandt Snedeker in the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Dream 81, Liberty 75: Slow Start for Pondexter and Liberty (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:40:18 GMT)

Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points, but the Liberty let too many opportunities slip away in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals.

Cricket: Pakistan’s Cricket Team Hit With Fresh Allegations (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:35:56 GMT)

The team held an emergency meeting after The News of the World reported that a fourth player was being investigated over match-rigging allegations.

Global Soccer: Europe's Sick Men of Soccer Still Ailing (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:35:56 GMT)

Barely two months after a disappointing World Cup in South Africa, the French, the English and the Italians still struggle with the form, the fitness and the fidelity expected of major soccer nations.

Slovenia Routs Australia and Will Face Turkey (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:40:19 GMT)

Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia on Sunday in the Round of 16 at the basketball world championships in Istanbul.

Another Death Casts Shadow Over Sport (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:50:04 GMT)

Motorcycle racing endured its second fatal accident in eight days: This time a 19-year-old was killed at the San Marino Grand Prix.

Baseball Roundup: Carpenter Helps Keep Hope Alive in St. Louis (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:40:04 GMT)

Chris Carpenter struck out a season-high 11 as the Cardinals beat the Reds, 4-2, to narrow the National League Central gap to seven games.

Stewart Tops Edwards for First Win of Year (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:50:04 GMT)

Tony Stewart pulled away from Carl Edwards off the final restart at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Jets Release Richardson and Two Others (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:09:54 GMT)

The Jets released the veteran fullback Tony Richardson on Sunday as part of a series of roster moves a day after the team got down to the mandatory 53-player limit.

Ted Schulz Wins His First Champions Tour Title at First Tee Open (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:40:04 GMT)

Ted Schulz holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach en route to a two-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Tom Pernice Jr.

Tar Heels Assistant Steps Down (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:30:37 GMT)

John Blake, North Carolina’s associate head coach, resigned in the wake of an N.C.A.A. investigation into the program, saying “my presence has become a distraction” to the university.

On Tennis: Favorites and Friends Get Set to Slug It Out (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:30:39 GMT)

A lack of upsets has set up some outstanding matchups in the later rounds.

Sports of The Times: Memories Translate Well for Lendl (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:40:04 GMT)

Ivan Lendl, who won eight Grand Slam titles, retired from tennis because of a bad back, but now he is healthy and playing again.

Golfers Welcome President Obama's Participation (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:15:38 GMT)

President Obama's interest in golf has obviously gone from casual to intense. Five rounds in 10 family vacation days? The pros of the PGA Tour are not surprised.

Coaches Take More Risks, but Perhaps Not Enough (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:22:54 GMT)

N.F.L. coaches are slowly coming around to research that extols the benefits of taking chances more often.

Open House, Labor Day Edition: Why Are the Spanish Men Dominating? (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:58:52 GMT)

The Open House crew, Gerald Marzorati and Michael Kimmelman, discuss how the Spaniards have all but taken over the men's draw at the Open, filling every spot in the top quarter.

Stosur Wins Third-Set Tiebreaker in Wee Hours (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:27:08 GMT)

The fifth-seeded Australian saved four match points in her late-night, early-morning victory over No. 12 Elena Dementieva, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (2).

What to Watch on Monday at the Open (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:55:56 GMT)

A review of the best of Monday's matches at the United States Open.

For Nevada Quarterback, an Arm That's Almost Too Good (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:25:06 GMT)

Colin Kaepernick was a pitcher in high school and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2009 even though he had not played organized baseball for three years.

Forcier Unhappy After Not Playing for Michigan (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:01:05 GMT)

Tate Forcier seemed to hint that he was contemplating transferring, though he father denied that would happen.

L.S.U.'s Dual Threat Puts on a Show (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:17:31 GMT)

Patrick Peterson is an all-American candidate at quarterback and a very dangerous kick returner.

Guide to N.F.L. Defenses, Part 1 (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:48 GMT)

Each installment of this series will focus on a different aspect of defensive play, using a mix of technical concepts, playbook diagrams and the words and stories of the true characters of the game to bring the art of playing defense alive.

Jets Fans Can Exhale: Revis Reaches a Deal (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:15:33 GMT)

Cornerback Darrelle Revis has confirmed that he has reached an agreement with the Jets on a new contract, ending a lengthy holdout.

In Surprise Move, Jets Cut Richardson (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:16:52 GMT)

With salary was an issue, Richardson, a popular 15-year veteran, was among those cut from the team.

Santana Throws Off Mound but Will Miss Start (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:25:57 GMT)

Johan Santana threw off the mound, then later the Mets said he would miss his next start. The rookie Dillon Gee will starter instead on Tuesday at Washington.

Rodriguez Returns to Yankees' Lineup (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:21:51 GMT)

Alex Rodriguez was back at third base for the first time since Aug. 20, but Nick Swisher missed his third consecutive game.

Vazquez Upset With Early Exit (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:53:28 GMT)

The Yankees won their eighth straight game, but Javier Vazquez struggled in his return to the rotation and was removed in the fifth inning.

When Picking Up a Ball May Mean a Penalty (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:27:30 GMT)

It's the final hole of the club championship. Four balls are in play. Only three come to rest in the cup. How many players are penalized?

Double Eagle Lifts Singh Into Contention (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:55:10 GMT)

For the second time in two years, a player has scored a double-eagle on the second hole at T.P.C. Boston during the Deutsche Bank Championship. This time it was Vijay Singh.

Some Tips for the Fall and Winter (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:06:26 GMT)

Ever wonder if new golf balls bought on sale in September will still be as good as new the following spring or summer? Ever wonder if new balls bought two or three years ago have lost any of their distance or performance capabilities?

Liberty to Move to Newark During 3-Year Garden Renovation (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:54:49 GMT)

The Liberty is moving to Newark for the next three seasons while Madison Square Garden is being renovated.

For Rubio and N.B.A., Nothing Is Certain (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:04:03 GMT)

The Spanish star Ricky Rubio could come to the United States in 2011, but a looming N.B.A. lockout complicates the situation.