As Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez prepared for his court appearance Thursday after being charged with assaulting his father-in-law at Citi Field Wednesday night, his teammates were trying to stay focused on the field.
“To lose the way we did yesterday was tough, and then everything that happened after, there’s no way to fix [Read More]
The aging poster is encased inside a flimsy plastic frame and hangs on the wall of what used to be a boy’s bedroom. The boy became a man and moved out, but the poster has survived. He has made sure of that.
Twice, the man’s parents took down the poster and tried to spruce up the room, making it more suitable for guests. Both [Read More]
If the Yankees ever honor Derek Jeter with a statue, it may look like a play he made at shortstop Monday night during an 11-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium.
To end the top of the fifth inning — with two men on base and the Yankees leading by two runs — Jeter darted to his right for a ground ball by Kevin [Read More]
MONTREAL — In the 1970s, the early days of the women’s tennis tour, the calendar was dominated by tournaments in the United States, and the draws were filled mostly with Americans. At the end of 1980, the world rankings had 31 Americans in the top 50. Australia was next, with four.
Combined, all of Eastern Europe had six [Read More]
Rafael Nadal greets questions about tennis history, specifically his standing in it, as if someone spiked his Gatorade with sour milk. This is perhaps his least favorite topic. His eyes narrow. His face contorts. He often appears offended.
Many believe Nadal has already secured his place among the sport’s greatest players. [Read More]