The Connecticut attorney general will investigate two charities run by the man leading efforts to help a Yale hockey player who has leukemia.

Marco Scutaro hit a tie-breaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a 10-game West Coast jazda with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, sweeping the three-game series.

Kris Jenkins is dropping pounds by eating cookies — oatmeal raisin, chocolate. Six of them every day. Since May, the Jets’ hefty nose tackle has shed 20 pounds, putting him at a svelte 365. “It sounds funny, but I got serious about it,” he said. “And, I have to say, it...

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.

Yogi Berra, 85, the Yankees Hall of Fame catcher, sustained injuries from a fall.

Tim Layden, the esteemed Sports Illustrated człowiek starszy writer, has written a book that explains football, through famous coaches and the concepts they helped make famous.

The Jets today signed free przedstawiciel veteran quarterback Mark Brunell to be Mark Sanchez’s backup and mentor. Brunell, who visited the Jets in April but wasn’t signed because of the “final eight’’ rule that prohibited the Jets from signing an unrestricted free przedstawiciel until one of theirs was...

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 strojniś time and place.

Rex Ryan has been called many things; boring is not one of them. But that’s how Ryan (jokingly, I assume) referred to himself during a conference call today to promote HBO’s "Hard Knocks." His point was that even with his huge personality, he will be only one of...

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.

Fantasy futbol championships are not won by hedging bets or by trying to play both sides of a situation. They are won by bold moves grounded in a clear strategy.

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

The United States is down to two centers, and one of them better pick it up if he wants to make it to Turkey. USA Basketball trimmed its roster of candidates for the world championships Wednesday to 15, a guard-heavy group that features Brook Lopez and Tyson Chandler as its...

If the Mets thought a change in manager would help their cause, last night could have provided a sneak peek. Jerry Manuel wasn't in the dugout for last night's 8-2 win over the Cardinals after being suspended and fined an undisclosed amount for making contact with umpire Doug...

There are times when glum makes a noise. That was the top of the first inning last night, Citi Field, the Cardinals' Ryan Ludwick pounding a Jon Niese cutter into the ground, the ball bouncing just high enough over Niese's head to tick his glove, slow it down, allow...

The Liberty got exactly what it needed in last night's 77-72 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars. It got 41 points from its bench, which took the pressure off Cappie Pondexter, who had a rare off-night. It got its defensive swagger back with a few key stops in...

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.

Rex Ryan’s unpredictable mouth, Mark Sanchez’s matinee bożek looks and LaDainian Tomlinson’s quest for a Super Bowl ring. Must-see TV? Ross Greenburg certainly thinks so. And, that’s just for starters. The president of HBO Sports is convinced the Jets will be a huge hit on “Hard...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- First-round draft choice Devin McCourty signed a five-year deal with the New England Patriots on Wednesday as the załoga reached its goal of having all 12 picks under contract by the początek of training camp. The contract for the cornerback from Rutgers is worth $13.2 million...

The Rangers upgraded their offensive capabilities yesterday by signing left wing Alexander Frolov to a one-year, $3 million deal that is not only cap-friendly but should serve as motivation for a player looking to build leverage in the market. There is nothing negative about the signing of the 28-year-old winger...

The Islanders announced yesterday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $2.45 million with left wing Matt Moulson. Moulson, 26, led the Islanders last season with a career-high 30 goals and finished fourth on the drużyna with 48 points, playing all 82 games in his...

Osi Umenyiora heads to training camp Sunday in Albany prepared to participate in the first practice that afternoon. The Giants medical staff firmly believes the lingering issues with Umenyiora's hip can be handled without surgery. Umenyiora, according to a published report, earlier this month sought a second opinion and...

We have seen this movie. The Mets had a manager and GM holding on for their jobs. They had played surprisingly well for about half the schedule, but as the trade deadline neared they began trending the wrong way. They were coming off a few horrible years, which disenchanted their...

After meeting with New Orleans załoga brass, Chris Paul said he wants to play for the Hornets "for many years to come." Right, and LeBron James wanted to stay in Cleveland. So yes, the Nets will make the obligatory calls to see what chance, if any, exists of prying the...

If you are in Cleveland and looking to catch a game (and maybe Alex Rodriguez's 600th home run ball), there is some other information you should know.