But after 10 years of playing internationally, Jennie Finch is turning her focus to her family and her desire to have more children.

Some former athletes have discovered that their competitive sports skills translate nicely to property development.

Serena Williams is hoping to recover from a right foot injury in time to play at the U.S. Open, the kret for the 13-time Grand Slam singles champion said Tuesday. "Right now, we're taking it a day at a time. She's resting and recovering," kret Jill Smoller...

Little utwór dramatyczny and a little-known champion sent the British Open's television ratings plummeting to a record low. South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen led over the last 48 holes and won by seven shots, his victory almost never in doubt during the final round. ESPN said Sunday's coverage drew...

MOBILE, Ala. -- Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal drug possession Tuesday in Alabama. Russell, 24, is a former LSU star who was released by Oakland after being the No. 1 draft choice in 2007. He entered the plea in court in...

Tiger Woods has dropped into a tie with Kobe Bryant as the favorite American sports star. Woods had held the position alone since 2006, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard moved up from fourth last year to grabina a share of the top spot, Harris Interactive said Tuesday. LeBron James...

A chance to win a Stanley Cup prompted prized free przedstawiciel Ilya Kovalchuk to sign a blockbuster 17-year, $102 million contract to remain with the Devils, the Russian winger said today. “From the playoffs last season, there is unfinished business,” Kovalchuk said at a press conference announcing the deal today...

The "reallocation rule” in the NFL’s bargaining agreement is one of the reasons the Jets and CB Darrelle Revis are so far apart in their talks for a contract extension, ESPN.com reports. According to the website that rule says, “when doing a contract extension in an uncapped year...

The Jets announced the creation of a Ring of Honor when they co-open the New Meadowlands Stadium with the Giants next month.

With 12 days to go before the trade deadline, Yankees GM Brian Cashman is sticking to his plan, even with Andy Pettitte on the shelf for 4-5 weeks with a groin strain. That szkic involves trying to bolster the Yankees’ bench and possibly their bullpen — but it does not include...

The Mets are still in contention in the NL East, but their play over the last month has them falling further back in the division. The visiting Mets look to bounce back following an ugly loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks when the teams continue their series Tuesday night. The Mets...

The Jets will open the New Meadowlands Stadium with a ceremony inducting six members into their Ring of Honor. Joe Namath leads the 2010 Class, and he will be joined by his former head coach Weeb Ewbank, Winston Hill, who protected Namath at right tackle and Don Maynard, and Don...

CHICAGO -- Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of the season, ending a storied and often colorful career that included 18 years in the majors as a player and another 22 as a manager. The 66-year-old Piniella said he was looking forward to...

Because Amar'e Stoudemire cannot be insured against a career-ending knee injury, the Knicks declined permission for him to play at the world championships next month.

Mike Pelfrey had the worst outing of his career as the Mets were hammered by the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks.

Not that Brian Cashman is A.J. Burnett or anything, but it’s a little difficult to believe the tale that the Yankees’ GM won’t be on the lookout for a starting pitcher between now and the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline to fill the hole left by Andy...

A new Web site with the name of England’s coach, Fabio Capello, could prove to be an embarrassment.

PHOENIX -- Is he Big Pelf or Big Stiff? Mike Pelfrey said the stiff neck that caused the Mets to push back his Saturday początek to last night wasn't lingering. But over 1 1/3 innings against the hapless Diamondbacks, Pelfrey sure wore the Big Stiff moniker well. In...

PHOENIX -- Don't worry, Mets fans, Ollie Perez is the new sheriff in town. He's set to join the Mets' Wild West szajka today. And with the Mets getting their full załoga back on the field last night, they were ready to get on a roll, manager Jerry...

The Devils reenergized themselves by signing Ilya Kovalchuk yesterday. The players reacted with stunned jubilation to the superstar's decision to return to New Jersey. "Absolutely unbelievable," returning center Jason Arnott told The Post. "Everybody's been waiting, anticipating, and not really sure what was going to happen. "I haven...

Time hasn't exactly flown since the Saints' Super Bowl XLIV upset in February. The NFL has endured The Offseason From Hell, a dreadful stretch filled with arrests, suspensions and just about everything in between -- all of it with the black cloud of labor trouble and a 2011 lockout...

MOOSIC, Pa. — In his final rehab początek ahead of replacing Andy Pettitte in the Yankees starting rotation Saturday, Sergio Mitre allowed three runs — all earned — on four hits in 4 2/3 innings in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 6-2 loss to the Gwinnett Braves last night. The right-hander struck out...

J.P. Ricciardi can relate to what the Yankees are feeling about A.J. Burnett right now. As the Blue Jays general manager, Ricciardi signed Burnett to a five-year deal in 2005 and lived with the good and bad that kasztelan with having Burnett on your skład for three years...

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen, clutching the Claret Jug that's his to keep for the next year, still wore a look of disbelief yesterday morning when he met with reporters the day after his life-changing victory. "I put it next to my bed [Sunday] night...

Imagine the smirk on the faces of general manager Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin when they learn the massmedia has control of their team. Who knew? C.C. Brown thinks he knows. The former Giants safety, currently trying to salvage his career with the Lions, blasted the way he...