On Par: Serious-Minded Golfers Tackle a Whimsical Game
Miniature golf: One person?s leisurely respite puttering around while on vacation is another person?s workday passion.
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Spurs 100, Hornets 80: An Overlooked Duncan Draws San Antonio Even
Tim Duncan had team highs of 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Spurs. The series resumes Tuesday night in New Orleans.
Sports of The Times: Cycling Fans Retain Passion in Face of Scandal
After this last week of ghastly publicity, American cycling buffs insist the sport has moved far ahead of other pro sports. That may be true, but it is hardly a compliment.
Goal Blog: It?s Over: Manchester United Wins Premier League
Manchester United beat Wigan, 2-0, and Bolton held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw, enabling the Red Devils to win the English Premier League title for the second straight season.
Snapping Out of a Slump, Beltrán Is Starting to Click
After more than a month of searching for that natural feeling, Carlos Beltrán, the Mets? center fielder, is finally finding his comfort zone in the batter?s box.
Johns Hopkins and Star Avenge Loss to Hofstra
Fifth-seeded Johns Hopkins defeated unseeded Hofstra, 10-4, in an N.C.A.A. tournament first-round game at Homewood Field
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Tour de France: Man vs. Geography, Distance and Time
This year?s course for the Tour de France may favor riders who attack hard in an early mountain stage and then pad the lead in the time trials.
Tour de France: Who Looks Good in Yellow?
Unlike in years past when one or two riders were expected to dominate, as many as 10 riders have an excellent chance to with the 2007 Tour de France.
The United States Open Changes Its Cable Home
ESPN and the Tennis Channel will start televising the United States Open starting next year through 2014.
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Jazz 123, Lakers 115 O.T.: Joyful Noise From Fans Rouses the Jazz
Deron Williams had had 29 points and 14 assists, as the Utah evened its Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece.