Serena williams’ foot is in a boot, so the presumption is that interest in the women in this U.S. Open has been kicked to the curb, never mind she has won this tournament only once in the last seven years. The field of WTA headliners is supposed to be...

The krótki czas the Jets lost linebacker Calvin Pace to a right foot injury in Friday night’s game against the Redskins, the focus shifted to Jason Taylor. In turn, the układ scalony on Taylor’s shoulder grew larger. For Taylor, who was signed in the offseason to be a situational pass...

While several European players came to The Barclays hoping to play well enough to convince Colin Montgomerie to add them to the Ryder Cup team, Martin Laird has no such aspirations — even if he should win the first leg of the FedEx Cup. “Some guys, they’re shouting that Monte...

That costly penalty for grounding his club in a gry hazardowe at the PGA Championship didn’t knock Dustin Johnson off his feet. Johnson fired a 7-under 64, the best round of the day, to move from 26th place to tied for second place at The Barclays at Ridgewood Country Club...

ISTANBUL -- For weeks, U.S. players have been hearing about what they aren't. Not big enough. Not old enough. And maybe even not good enough. Yesterday, they finally got to show what they believe they can be: the drużyna that ends a 16-year world championship drought. Kevin Durant...

* In his 2006 inaugural address at taking over the reins as NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell stated that his decision-making process would be "all about the fans." After reviewing his proposal to extend the NFL season to 18 regular-season games, including an extra bye week that potentially could find the Super...

Chris Evert arrived at the Tribeca Theatres on Thursday night in four-inch heels. As she stood posing for pictures with Martina Navratilova before the screening of “Unmatched,” Evert quipped, “I’m finally taller than Martina.” The former tennis rivals have not stopped competing. The ESPN documentary on Evert/Navratilova depicts...

MEN 1. Roger Federer Only Slams make him hungry now and this is one he wants back after 2009 upset. Odds: 2-1 2. Andy Murray Loves Flushing hardcourt and Brit is due. Odds: 7-2 3. Rafael Nadal Maybe one year he’ll finally win it, but despite buzz and No...

The Giants were uninspiring in their preseason loss at Baltimore, and Coach Tom Coughlin wasn't pleased. He and Justin Tuck said the Giants lacked "energy."

Bob Diamond, the CEO of Barclays Capital, offered to take the hit for Phil Mickelson missing the cut and making an early exit from The Barclays. “I think it was the influence of playing with me in the pro-am that probably killed his game forever,” Diamond said yesterday. “I didn...

Predictions for New York's waterfowl season have been promising, but none more than for those hunting the snow goose. A special spring season for snow geese will continue for the third year in all of upstate New York. These birds have become so abundant that they are causing harm...

Two final birdies did more than salvage his third round at The Barclays. They probably ensured Tiger Woods will have another shot at extending his 14-year victory streak. Just not this week. Hovering beneath the FedEx Cup 100-player elimination line much of the day, the world’s No. 1 climbed...

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Hawaii's offensive punch followed Japan's stirring win in extra innings to create some high utwór dramatyczny at the Little League World Series. Now, the two teams will meet today to decide who flies home with a World Series title. Ryo Motegi's RBI grounder through...

The Yankees spared Hondo the dreaded triple- flusher last night when they took care of biz in Chi cago to partially negate the damage done by the Pa dres and Dodgers. Tonight, with the debt up to 1,830 Harrelsons, Mr. Aitch will let Lackey do his dirty work for...

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- In the long tradition of Travers Stakes won or lost by a whisker in a photo finish -- right up there with Jaipur-Ridan, Forty Niner-Seeking the Gold, Coronado's Quest-Victory Gallop and a dozen more -- Afleet Express took the lead under Javier Castellano in mid-stretch, then...

Afleet Express gave the trainer Jimmy Jerkens the first Travers Stakes victory of his career by an ever-diminishing nostril over Nick Zito’s Fly Down.

France made 10 of its last 12 free throws and beat defending champion Spain, 72-66 in a tournament opener.

Kevin Love is coming into his own as a team-oriented post player for the United States just as the world basketball championships begin.

Now about to begin his third season in the N.F.L., Vernon Gholston remains an tajemnica to the Jets and himself.

Brett Favre struggled in the Vikings’ 24-13 victory over the Seahawks, but his new targets, Javon Walker and Greg Camarillo, played well.

Thierry Henry scored his first goal in Major League Soccer to help the Red Bulls beat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes.

Four golfers are competing at the Barclays, rather than at an event in Scotland, as they attempt to secure spots on the European Ryder Cup Team.

Johan Santana, who had thrown three straight complete games, was at less than his best as the Mets fell below .500.

Bobby Parnell throws hard, but he has not performed consistently enough to assume the Mets’ closer role left vacant by Francisco Rodriguez.

Five-time Ultimate Fighting Championship title holder Randy Couture defeated former boxing champion James Toney by submission in the first round of a heavyweight bout at UFC 118 Saturday at the TD Garden.