Despite longstanding suspicion of corruption, world soccer's governing body has received a clean bill of financial health for 16 consecutive years from KPMG, one of the world's top auditing, accounting and consulting firms. … [Read more...]
Turn-Ons: Peppermints, Cool Breezes. Turn-Offs: Mares Who Move Too Fast.
VERSAILLES, Ky. - One by one, the stallions marched into the brick-and-stone breeding shed for a date that, if successful, would cost the mare's owners anywhere from $5,000 to $100,000. Most of the stallions - including Bellamy Road, whose nickname around the barn is Bam Bam - knew exactly why they were there and consummated the relationship within minutes. … [Read more...]
Champions League Final Is Just Latest Moment in Spotlight for Olympiastadion
A legendary track performance in front of Hitler. A record-breaking baseball game. The most famous head-butt in sports. Guns N' Roses and the N.F.L. Europe. … [Read more...]
Why You Should Watch the Women’s World Cup
While women's soccer doesn't generally get a lot of attention, fans do get excited when the World Cup rolls around every four years. … [Read more...]
Warriors 108, Cavaliers 100: With Overtime Surge, Warriors Squeak By
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors had the best home-court advantage in the N.B.A., the season’s most valuable player and 40 years of bottled enthusiasm uncorked for the chance at another championship. … [Read more...]
Jacob DeGrom Flirts With No-Hitter and Settles for Another Win
SAN DIEGO - Three years ago to the day, Mets Manager Terry Collins had been a nervous wreck, watching Johan Santana push past his pitch count. Santana, the Metsâ prized ace, was still working his way back from shoulder surgery, but he refused to leave the mound, and that night at Citi Field, he threw the first no-hitter in franchise history. … [Read more...]
Roundup: Eleven Strikeouts Spark Victory for Cubs; Top Rangers Prospect Will Get His Shot
Evan Gattis drove in two runs in a four-run seventh inning, and the Houston Astros continued their late-inning magic as they rallied for a 5-2 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. … [Read more...]
After Punter Steve Weatherford Is in Wreck, He Practices With the Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - A majority of the Giants' off-season workouts are voluntary, although in the N.F.L., where contracts are not guaranteed, attendance is expected and most players comply. … [Read more...]
Columbia Is Eliminated in Crushing Loss
The most successful season in the 127 years of the Columbia baseball program ended Monday with a dispiriting thud. The University of Miami thrashed the Lions, 21-3, in the Coral Gables regional of the N.C.A.A. tournament at Alex Rodriguez Park, the Hurricanes' home stadium. … [Read more...]
Live and Kicking: Soccer Games to Watch
The good news is there are two big soccer games with global appeal this week. The bad news is that they are nearly on top of each other. The soccer editor Andrew Das, a shameless Ajax supporter, tells you what to watch. … [Read more...]