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Knicks’ and Nets’ Moves Don’t Get Them Very Far

The Knicks and the Nets appeared to improve their overall states by Thursday's trade deadline but to fall short of their primary objectives.

Carl Edwards May Be the Driver to Watch in the Sprint Cup Title Chase

As the latest high-profile driver to switch racing teams, Carl Edwards may be the competitor to watch in this year's Sprint Cup title hunt....

Global Soccer: A Win to Make Real Madrid’s Serene Coach Celebrate

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Real Madrid beat Schalke, 2-0, in the Champions League, a game that saw Coach Carlo Ancelotti join the players on...

Sports Briefing | Swimming: Mexico Out as Host of 2017 World Championships

Mexico withdrew as host of the 2017 world swimming championships, citing budget shortfalls connected with the recent drop in oil prices.

Sports Briefing | Cricket: Afghanistan Falls in World Cup Debut

Afghanistan's first match at a Cricket World Cup ended in defeat when Bangladesh took three wickets in the first three overs on the way...

Sports Briefing | Golf: Darren Clarke Will Lead European Team

Darren Clarke was selected as the captain of the European team for the 2016 Ryder Cup. ...read more

On Tennis: No Bitterness From Victoria Azarenka After Surprise Split With Coach

Azarenka, a Belarussian, already has a new mentor after Sam Sumyk, with whom she won two Grand Slam singles titles, left to work with...

Alex Rodriguez Apologizes to Yankees and Fans

Rodriguez, who is returning from a suspension, issued a handwritten apology on Tuesday but did not offer details about his use of performance-enhancing drugs....

A Brief Guide to Cricket Terms, From Beamer to Wicket

With the Cricket World Cup underway in Australia and New Zealand, here is a quick look at a small fraction of the marvelously weird...

A Brief Guide to Cricket Terms, From Beamer to Wicket

With the Cricket World Cup underway in Australia and New Zealand, here is a quick look at a small fraction of the marvelously weird...