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In Brian Baker’s Stunning Comeback, Scars Show a Career Arc
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:41pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The American Brian Baker, 27, finally healthy after a series of injuries and operations, earned a wild card into the French Open with a surprising run to the final in Nice, France. -
In Brian Baker’s Stunning Comeback, Scars Show a Career Arc
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:41pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The American Brian Baker, 27, finally healthy after a series of injuries and operations, earned a wild card into the French Open with a surprising run to the final in Nice, France.
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Pacquiao Faces Criticism Over Stance
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 4:57pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and his associates tried to quell an uproar incited by an article on a Web site that addressed his opposition to same-sex marriage.
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Mayweather Beats Cotto to Stay Unbeaten
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 11:34am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather Jr. remained unbeaten by holding off Miguel Cotto in a unanimous decision victory at the MGM’s Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Draft: Stylists Go the Whole Nine Yards on N.F.L. Draft Day
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 3:05pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Pro drafts have become fashion shows, and defensive tackle Dontari Poe is prepared to look good for the occasion.
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Wildcats’ Davis Dominates the Title Game With His Swats, Not His Shots
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 11:00am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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In the final game of this N.C.A.A. tournament, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis was not much of a presence on the scoreboard, yet controlled the rest of the game with swats and blocking.
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Kansas 64, Ohio State 62: N.C.A.A.: Kansas Tops Ohio State in Tense Stretch Run
Posted: April 1st, 2012, 3:34am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The Jayhawks trailed for most of the game, but a late rally and tough defense in the game’s final minutes earned them their second appearance in the championship game in five years.
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Jerry Tipton’s Kentucky Basketball
Posted: April 1st, 2012, 1:40am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The veteran sportswriter Jerry Tipton of The Lexington Herald-Leader has written about Kentucky basketball since the 1981-82 season.
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The Quad: Pitino's Record Puts Him in Rare Territory
Posted: March 25th, 2012, 5:09pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Rick Pitino's latest trip to the Final Four gives him strong credentials for the coming Hall of Fame vote.
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The Quad: Defense Hides Many of Louisville's Flaws
Posted: March 25th, 2012, 5:09pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The Cardinals don't seem terribly impressive, until they wear down opponents late in games.
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West: Louisville 72, Florida 68: N.C.A.A. Tournament: Louisville Advances to Final Four
Posted: March 25th, 2012, 1:37am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Rick Pitino improved his career record against Billy Donovan, his onetime star guard, to 7-0, as Louisville advanced to the Final Four in a come-from-behind victory over Florida.
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Michigan State Is a Success Story in March
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 5:40pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Coach Tom Izzo has directed Michigan State back into the N.C.A.A.’s Round of 16, in which he has a 7-2 record. “March has been good to me,” Izzo says.
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Analysis: Tebow, Jets’ Latest Splashy Acquisition, Is Another Misstep
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 4:47pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The team that traded for Brett Favre and Santonio Holmes, that signed Jason Taylor and LaDainian Tomlinson and Plaxico Burress, hasn’t learned that championship teams are built, not bought.
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West Region: Louisville’s Rick Pitino Gladly Endures the Craziness
Posted: March 19th, 2012, 12:42am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Guard Russ Smith’s erratic play agitates Louisville Coach Rick Pitino, but even Pitino is enjoying the Cardinals’ wild ride.
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West: Louisville 59, New Mexico 56: N.C.A.A. Tournament: Louisville Edges New Mexico
Posted: March 18th, 2012, 8:19am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Guard Peyton Siva calmed the Cardinals and quelled the comeback by New Mexico.
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South: Indiana 63, Virginia Commonwealth 61: N.C.A.A. Tournament: Indiana Holds Off V.C.U. as Resurgence Continues
Posted: March 18th, 2012, 5:57am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Will Sheehey hit the game-winning jumper with 12.7 seconds remaining and Indiana advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in a decade.
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Sergio Martinez: From Frequent Robbery Victim to Boxing Champion
Posted: March 17th, 2012, 1:48am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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From humble beginnings in Argentina, Sergio Martinez grew into a middleweight champion, a savvy investor and a millionaire.
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South Region: N.C.A.A. Tournament: V.C.U. Wins Games and Defies Stereotypes
Posted: March 17th, 2012, 1:37am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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It’s easy to fit the 12th-seeded Rams into the narrative of the plucky underdog, but in terms of facilities and money raised, they more closely resemble an Atlantic 10 team.
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The Quad: Rick Pitino, Ladies and Gentlemen; He'd Like to Be Here All Week
Posted: March 14th, 2012, 7:22pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The Louisville coach Rick Pitino tried a little comedy at a news conference Wednesday.
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The Quad: Oregon Tech, Miles Celebrate Championship Tinged by Tragedy
Posted: March 14th, 2012, 3:53pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Oregon Tech won the N.A.I.A. Division II championship Tuesday, giving Coach Danny Miles his 971st victory and perhaps his best one, considering the team has been dealing with the suicide of one of its players.
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Former Jets Player Calls Bounties ‘Inmates Governing Themselves’
Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 8:29pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The former Jet Trevor Pryce said that incentives, or bounties, were routine and informal among N.F.L. players.
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Former Jets Player Calls Bounties ‘Inmates Governing Themselves’
Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 8:29pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The former Jet Trevor Pryce said that incentives, or bounties, were routine and informal among N.F.L. players.
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For 41 Years, Town Cheers Oregon Tech Coach Danny Miles
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:55am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Danny Miles has coached basketball at Oregon Tech for 41 years, winning over 900 games and doing his part to keep Klamath Falls together along the way.
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Jeremy Lin Appears Unlikely to Make U.S. Olympic Team
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 1:13am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Despite his outstanding play of late, the Knicks’ Jeremy Lin has at least three point guards ahead of him on the depth chart for the United States.
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On Pro Football: Falling Short Again, Legacy of Belichick and Brady Loses Some Luster
Posted: February 7th, 2012, 3:01am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The question of Tom Brady’s and Bill Belichick’s collective legacy gets tricky, even for two men certain to reach the Hall of Fame, after a second straight Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
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Super Bowl — Manningham’s Patience Is Rewarded in Critical Catch
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:53am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Mario Manningham’s indelible catch in the fourth quarter, when he hauled in a 38-yard pass on the left sideline with his feet close to the boundary, brought back memories of David Tyree in 2008.
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Brady and Patriots at Their Best in Four-Minute Drive to End the First Half
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:44am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Over 14 plays that covered 96 yards and took just under four minutes, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots seemed to wrest control of the Super Bowl from the Giants just before halftime.
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Bill Belichick and Tom Brady Are a Winning Combination
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:16pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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New England’s Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have won 124 regular-season games, more than any head coach-quarterback combination in N.F.L. history.
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Berj Najarian Is a Key Figure in the Patriots’ Inner Circle
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:14pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Berj Najarian, director of football/head coach administration, is the gatekeeper to Patriots Coach Bill Belichick and a key figure in the team’s inner circle.
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The Fifth Down: One Year Later, Different Mood for Union Leader
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 5:08pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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With labor unrest behind him, DeMaurice Smith enjoyed himself Thursday.
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Rob Gronkowski’s Spiking Resurrects an N.F.L. Art
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:48pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Rob Gronkowski’s emphatic way of celebrating his touchdowns for the Patriots has renewed fans’ enthusiasm for the spike, and inspired scientific interest in its impact.
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Offensive Coordinators O’Brien and McDaniels Reunite, Briefly, With Patriots
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 3:52pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Bill O’Brien is the offensive coordinator who is leaving for Penn State. Josh McDaniels is the offensive coordinator who is returning. They will work together to prepare New England for the Super Bowl.
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On Pro Football: Patriots’ Patchwork Defense Holds Together Against Ravens
Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 1:24am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The unlikely hero of the Patriots’ victory against the Ravens was safety Sterling Moore, who was released by New England earlier this season.
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49ers Remind San Francisco of Glory Years
Posted: January 21st, 2012, 3:09pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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This season’s 49ers seem to be an echo of their glory years, when the owner Eddie DeBartolo empowered an inner circle of Bill Walsh and John McVay to act on its own.
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On Pro Football: 49ers’ Smith Delivers in Playoffs After His Best Season
Posted: January 15th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Alex Smith, who has had seven offensive coordinators in seven seasons, played the game of his career on the afternoon it mattered most.
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Defense Sustains 49ers in Playoff Win Over Saints
Posted: January 14th, 2012, 11:57pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Two interceptions by the 49ers, and a bottled-up rushing attack, helped destroy the New Orleans Saints.
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In Drew Brees’s Great Season, Reviews Have Been Muted
Posted: January 14th, 2012, 2:30am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Saints quarterback Drew Brees set three N.F.L. passing records this season, but somehow he has played second fiddle to Aaron Rodgers and Tim Tebow.
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Healthy Pierre Thomas Pushes Forward, Carrying Saints With Him
Posted: January 11th, 2012, 11:11pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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For proof that the Saints are a different team depending on Pierre Thomas, who gained 121 yards from scrimmage against the Lions, look no further than the previous two seasons.
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Crimson Tide Receive Big Performance From McCarron, an Unlikely Source
Posted: January 10th, 2012, 1:50am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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A series of field goals and an explosive offense brought Alabama to victory against L.S.U. — and all behind the right arm of A J McCarron.
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The Quad: In Postgame News Conference, Pushing the Boundaries
Posted: January 10th, 2012, 1:46am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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In the often mundane world of post-event news conferences, where coaches spew cliches and reporters worry about deadlines, Bobby Hebert's rant, in all its fan-like anger registered somewhere near the level of "bombshell."
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Saints 45, Lions 28: In Offensive Display, Saints Overpower Lions
Posted: January 8th, 2012, 3:01am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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In the Saints’ 45-28 triumph, in which they set an N.F.L. playoff record with 626 yards and never punted the ball, even the defenses were offensive.
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Saints 45, Lions 28: In Offensive Display, Saints Overpower Lions
Posted: January 8th, 2012, 3:01am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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In the Saints’ 45-28 triumph, in which they set an N.F.L. playoff record with 626 yards and never punted the ball, even the defenses were offensive.
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Saints 45, Lions 28: In Offensive Display, Saints Overpower Lions
Posted: January 8th, 2012, 3:01am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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In the Saints’ 45-28 triumph, in which they set an N.F.L. playoff record with 626 yards and never punted the ball, even the defenses were offensive.
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Saints 45, Lions 28: In Offensive Display, Saints Overpower Lions
Posted: January 8th, 2012, 3:01am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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In the Saints’ 45-28 triumph, in which they set an N.F.L. playoff record with 626 yards and never punted the ball, even the defenses were offensive.
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Nine Major Sporting Events Over Two Weeks Keeps New Orleans Busy
Posted: January 7th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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From Dec. 26 through Monday, the Superdome and the neighboring New Orleans Arena have hosted, or will host, nine sporting events.
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Mayweather Sentenced to 90 Days for Domestic Violence
Posted: December 22nd, 2011, 1:40am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Floyd Mayweather Jr., the unbeaten welterweight boxer, avoided a felony trial after pleading guilty in Las Vegas to reduced charges of domestic violence and harassment.
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Mayweather Sentenced to 90 Days for Domestic Violence
Posted: December 22nd, 2011, 1:40am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Floyd Mayweather Jr., the unbeaten welterweight boxer, avoided a felony trial after pleading guilty in Las Vegas to reduced charges of domestic violence and harassment.
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In Boxing, Not All Olympic Trial Winners Are Guaranteed to Become an Olympian
Posted: December 13th, 2011, 11:05pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Boxers who won in the Olympic Trials but did not place high enough at the world championships to qualify for the London Games, must win another tournament to advance to a final Olympic qualifier.
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Cotto Stops Margarito in Rematch
Posted: December 4th, 2011, 4:55am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Miguel Cotto dominated Antonio Margarito over nine rounds until doctors determined the bout over with a technical knockout in the 10th round, as Cotto retained his title.
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The Education of the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers
Posted: December 3rd, 2011, 12:34pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Aaron Rodgers recalls his three years of watching film and leading the Packers’ scout team as critical to his success.
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Langowski, a Wrestler, Links His Multicultural, Multitasking Worlds
Posted: November 25th, 2011, 11:26pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Lawrence Mendoza Langowski is from Chicago. He is part Polish and part Mexican. His family owns an Italian gelato cafe. At the last Summer Olympics, he comprised the entire Mexican wrestling team.
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Kris Jenkins’s View of Life in the N.F.L. Trenches
Posted: November 20th, 2011, 1:24am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Kris Jenkins played in the N.F.L. for Carolina and the Jets. He is now dealing with the aftermath and the ravages of football, the game he still loves.
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Syracuse Assistant Denies Sexual Abuse Claims
Posted: November 19th, 2011, 1:41am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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As Bernie Fine issued a denial through his lawyer, saying the allegations were “patently false,” university officials came under criticism for failing to the notify the police.
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In Tebow Debate, a Clash of Faith and Football
Posted: November 8th, 2011, 8:53am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The fervor around Tim Tebow’s beliefs and his struggles for the Denver Broncos has escalated into a national debate over religion and its place in sports.
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In Tebow Debate, a Clash of Faith and Football
Posted: November 8th, 2011, 8:53am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The fervor around Tim Tebow’s beliefs and his struggles for the Denver Broncos has escalated into a national debate over religion and its place in sports.
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Analysis: U.S. Open Analysis: Amid the Deluge and the Drama, Dazzling Play
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 9:39pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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This never seemed like a normal tennis tournament, never felt like a normal Open. Instead, it marked the strangest tennis fortnight in recent memory.
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Many Top Tennis Umpires Skip the U.S. Open
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 8:35am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Tennis’s highest-rated umpires have plenty of complaints about the U.S. Open, and they begin with money.
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2011 U.S. Open - Granollers Becomes Latest to Retire
Posted: September 4th, 2011, 2:09am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Marcel Granollers on Saturday became the 14th player to retire from this year’s United States Open, an unheard-of number in a season already marked by a rise in retirements.
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Priest Officiates Play From Above at U.S. Open
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 3:48am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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By day, Father Paul Arinze works for the Diocese of Madison, Wis. At tournaments, he trades his altar for the umpire’s chair.
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Donald Young Beats Wawrinka at United States Open
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 1:05am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Donald Young, once hailed as the future of American tennis, beat 14th-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka to advance at the United States Open.
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Same Top Ranking, but Worlds Apart
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 3:30am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Caroline Wozniacki and Novak Djokovic, both top seeds and the No. 1 players in the world, overwhelmed their second-round opponents, but the similarities end there.
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Straight Sets: Sloane Stephens, Another Rising American
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 10:20pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Sloane Stephens is one of several young American women advancing at the U.S. Open.
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Straight Sets: For del Potro, a Return to Form
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 6:31pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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He says his Open performance is 'a great signal'
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For Isner, Memorable Win Casts a Long Shadow
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 1:39am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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A strong summer is helping John Isner move past his most memorable win.
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For Isner, Memorable Win Casts a Long Shadow
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 1:39am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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A strong summer is helping John Isner move past his most memorable win.
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Foot Faults and the Rage They Can Cause
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 10:14am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The issue is not the rule, but its enforcement, especially in high-profile matches.
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Fish Carries Flag for U.S. And Faces Djokovic
Posted: August 14th, 2011, 1:50am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Mardy Fish has transformed his body, his work ethic and his game over the last two years, and is now the highest-ranked American tennis player.
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At Ohio State, Football Scandal Rattles a Reformer
Posted: August 14th, 2011, 1:30am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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In the midst of a football scandal at Ohio State, the university president E. Gordon Gee has endured his most difficult stretch in three decades.
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The Quad: E. Gordon Gee's Not-So Greatest Hits
Posted: August 13th, 2011, 3:52pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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E. Gordon Gee makes enough of what he called "dumb statements" in public that he keeps a list of them. Gee declined to show the list in its entirety, but acknowledged that some of the following statements made the cut.
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N.C.A.A. Penalties Erase Wins but Not Memories
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 5:00pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Victories vacated by the N.C.A.A. have created oddities, confusion and record books full of asterisks.
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Playing Games Out of Place
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 4:29pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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A basketball game scheduled to be played on an aircraft carrier is the latest example of a trend in sports event management.
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Andy Schleck Charges in Tour; Voeckler Holds Lead
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 1:48am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Andy Schleck of Luxembourg tried to wrest control of the Tour de France with a daring ride Thursday, but Thomas Voeckler of France would not yield his overall lead.
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Schlecks in Tough Spot: One Can Win; One Must Help
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 10:09pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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With only a few stages left, Frank and Andy Schleck are third and fourth, respectively, in the overall standings.
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The Fifth Down: Murky Waters This Year in N.F.L. Free-Agent Pool
Posted: July 16th, 2011, 11:37am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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With as many as 500 free agents potentially available and with time short, a labor agreement would probably bring a gold rush.
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When Bell Sounds, Surgeon Answers Ringside Calling
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 1:10am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Victor Khabie combines his passion for boxing and his knowledge of medicine by moonlighting as a ringside physician.
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When Bell Sounds, Surgeon Answers Ringside Calling
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 1:10am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Victor Khabie combines his passion for boxing and his knowledge of medicine by moonlighting as a ringside physician.
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Labor Talks Offer Signs of Optimism for the N.F.L.
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 1:14am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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While details remain scarce, there are new signs of progress as owners and players have their “noses to the grindstone” to reach a deal perhaps by July 4.
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Stanley Cup Finals | Canucks 1, Bruins 0: Luongo and Canucks Turn the Tide
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 2:15am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The sometimes shaky Robert Luongo recorded a shutout and the offense, while still largely anemic, ended a five-period-plus scoring drought.
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Stanley Cup Finals | Canucks 1, Bruins 0: Luongo and Canucks Turn the Tide
Posted: June 11th, 2011, 1:46am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The sometimes shaky Robert Luongo recorded a shutout and the offense, while still largely anemic, ended a five-period-plus scoring drought.
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Bruins’ Thomas Is Stopping Canucks’ Shots, and Doling Out a Few
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 11:07pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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With his 78 saves in Games 3 and 4, which were both victories, and his physical style, Tim Thomas is earning playoff M.V.P. consideration.
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As Labor Dispute Goes On, Some Are Looking Past Football
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 1:30am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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As the N.F.L. lockout continues, Matt Kroul farms, Arian Foster writes, Jason Snelling hunts and Zoltan Mesko is an office intern.
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Virginia 9, Maryland 7: While Virginia Celebrates Another Title, Relief Combines With Elation
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 2:20am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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After two trying and unpredictable seasons, the Cavaliers found themselves national champions for the fifth time.
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Gus Johnson Is Eager to Expand His Horizons at Fox
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 2:20am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson explains his decision to jump from CBS to Fox Sports and what it means to him to miss March Madness.
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Arum Says Pay-Per-View Buys Were Up for Pacquiao Fight
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 2:20am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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The Top Rank chairman believes the number will match or exceed the roughly 1.2 million buys of Pacquiao’s previous fight, a good sign toward returning boxing to terrestrial TV.
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Pacquiao’s Style Takes Inspiration From Bruce Lee
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 2:16am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Manny Pacquiao’s style — part performance art, part technical wizardry, unique to Pacquiao — started with a videotape of the martial arts legend.
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A Player Is Back at Home With Dreams of a Recovery
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 4:14pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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In his first group interview since he left the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation last month, the former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand expressed confidence that he would walk again.
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Court Ruling Fosters Questions, Not Answers, for Players and Teams
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 1:20am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Players and agents remained uncertain how the teams’ operations would change, but it was widely believed that they would not be modified soon.
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Jets Players Are Locked Out but Keep Working Out
Posted: April 21st, 2011, 1:54am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Jets players are biding time in different ways while they wait for news from the N.F.L. negotiations.
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2011 N.C.A.A. Tournament: For Coach Krzyzewski, It’s 900 and Counting
Posted: March 24th, 2011, 2:00am EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Mike Krzyzewski of Duke shares a career victory milestone with his mentor, Bob Knight, after the Blue Devils won No. 900.
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The Quad: Duke Adjusts to Life With Irving
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 10:00pm EDT by By GREG BISHOP
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Kyrie Irving's return meant more shuffling for Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski, but he considers that a good problem, not a hindrance
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A Basketball Friendship Sprinkled With Music and Golf
Posted: March 5th, 2011, 3:00am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Belmont’s Rick Byrd and Vanderbilt’s Kevin Stallings found they had much in common, beyond basketball.
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Jets Tinker With Roster, Making Offers to 9 Players
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 2:07am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The team made contract offers while waiting for a new collective bargaining agreement and officially released three players.
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Roethlisberger Is Unable to Bridge a Gap He Helped to Create
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 4:27pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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The Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger had a quarterback rating of 16.7 after the first quarter but adjusted and almost led his team to an improbable victory.
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Packers’ Little-Known Nelson Scores First
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 2:19am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Jordy Nelson, fourth on the Packers with 45 receptions this season, caught a 29-yard pass for a touchdown on Green Bay’s second drive.
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Welcome to Jerry’s World
Posted: February 5th, 2011, 12:50am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Jerry Jones embodies what the Super Bowl has become, with his $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium, his massive video board, his go-go dancers, his parties, everything exaggerated and indulgent.
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The Fifth Down: Gil Brandt Sees Overtime Game for Super Bowl
Posted: February 5th, 2011, 12:45am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Gil Brandt, the former longtime vice president for player personnel for the Cowboys, said the Super Bowl teams were so closely matched that he predicted an overtime game.
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The Fifth Down: Martin Assesses His Hall of Fame Chances
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 8:28pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Although he's fourth on the career rushing list, Curtis Martin is not a lock to make the Hall of Fame.
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The Fifth Down: No Surgery for Sanchez
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 11:07pm EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez told reporters that his injured right shoulder would not require off-season surgery.
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Two Rookies Peak at the Right Time: Steelers Receiver Brown Made Key Plays in Playoff Victories
Posted: February 2nd, 2011, 12:20am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Before the playoffs, Antonio Brown was a mostly anonymous rookie wide receiver. Now, he is the Steelers’ king of clutch.
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A $60 Million Palace for Texas High School Football
Posted: January 30th, 2011, 1:48am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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With more than 5,000 students and the nation’s largest high school band, Allen High School holds a lottery for 70 of the 14,200 seats in its current facility.