| Boston Globe | Top 10 | Panel Backs Amputee Sprinter’s Olympic Quest
Oscar Pistorius will be allowed to compete for a spot in the Olympic games after an unexpected ruling.
By JOSHUA ROBINSON
| Competitor Files a Lawsuit Claiming Speedo Is Attempting a Monopoly
TYR Sport Inc. describes a climate in which elite athletes have been led to believe they cannot excel on the world stage unless they wear Speedo’s newest high-tech suit.
By KAREN CROUSE
| Big Brown a Big Favorite, but Others Still Want a Shot
Big Brown’s trainer says his colt is “even money” to sweep the Triple Crown, and at first glance his competitors at the Preakness Stakes hardly seem worthy of chasing a $1 million purse.
By JOE DRAPE
| Videotaper’s Inside View of the Patriots’ Spying
Matt Walsh’s view of Spygate differs from that of the Patriots, the N.F.L. and anyone else who contends that the videotaping of opponents’ signals had little effect on the Patriots’ performance.
By GREG BISHOP
| Nationals 1, Mets 0: Wanting Answers, Wagner Adds Questions
Pointed comments in the locker room after Thursday’s loss added to the uncomfortable questions facing the Mets, who have been playing uninspired baseball.
By BEN SHPIGEL
| Rays 5, Yankees 2: Rays Provide Yanks Glimpse of What Could Be
For the fourth consecutive game, a Rays starter yet to celebrate a 27th birthday stymied the Yankees, and with Thursday’s loss New York dropped to last in the A.L. East.
By PETE WILLIAMS
| The Table Brought a Whole Lot to D’Antoni
The defiance, contrarian nature and competitive fire of the new Knicks coach is rooted in atmosphere of the kitchen table of his youth, where debates were lively and opinions mandatory.
By HOWARD BECK
| Soon-to-Be Retiree Has a Share of the Lead
Just two days after announcing she was leaving the tour she once dominated, Annika Sorenstam shot a five-under-par 67 in the Sybase Classic’s first round.
By FRANK LITSKY
| Flyers 4, Penguins 2: Faced With Elimination, Flyers and Their Fans Show Some Life
The Philadelphia Flyers scrounged up the ferocity they had displayed in the first two rounds, scoring three first-period goals and holding off Pittsburgh on Thursday.
By DAVE CALDWELL
| No Nets Arena Yet, but Suites Are on Sale
The effort to sell the luxury suites at the Nets’ proposed — and long-delayed — arena near downtown Brooklyn began Thursday with the opening of a showroom in Manhattan.
By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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| | NY Times | Top 10 | Oden's painful right knee to be scoped
Basketball Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden , the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery this week because of pain in his right knee. An MRI taken last week showed Oden may have some cartilage problems, general manager Kevin Pritchard said. A timetable for Oden's return will be set following the surgery, which will ...
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Marquez, Ronaldinho foes
Mexico's defense will be bolstered for tomorrow night's game against Brazil at Gillette Stadium. Barcelona's Rafa Marquez arrived in Boston yesterday, a late addition to the roster,
Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Germany doesn't cry for Argentina
Germany sent an emphatic message with an 11-0 romp over Argentina yesterday in the Women's World Cup opener: The defending champions will not give up their title easily.
Scott McDonald, Associated Press
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Kazmir was helped by this walk
He is the youngest of the Devil Rays' starting pitchers, but 23-year-old Scott Kazmir already has learned to identify what manager Joe Maddon's strides mean as he heads out to the mound.
Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Fenway Sports eyes N.H. track
Executives at Red Sox owner John W. Henry's sports marketing firm acknowledged yesterday that they had held discussions about buying the New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon.
Keith Reed, Globe Staff
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Barnstable girls' volleyball win streak reaches century mark
When it comes to landmark winning streaks, the same rules apparently apply in volleyball as they do with a possible no-hitter in baseball. Until the achievement is realized, there can be no speaking of it.
Conor Nevins, Globe Correspondent
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| With knee aching, Ortiz is given a break
He was lighthearted enough to pass along his theories on being a designated hitter - not suited for a family audience - yet David Ortiz conceded yesterday that his absence from the Red Sox lineup was about more than just a simple day of rest. His right knee, the one in which a torn meniscus has bothered him for much ...
Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Howard, Phillies run down Rockies
Ryan Howard doubled home the winning run in the 10th after Pat Burrell tied the score with a dramatic homer in the seventh, leading the Phillies to a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies last night in Philadelphia.
Associated Press
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Struggling Cubs make up ground
The Cubs will gladly pardon the interruption of their 10-game trip. Chicago got 17 hits yesterday during a one-game stopover at Wrigley Field, helping Ted Lilly win his 15th game and beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 12-3.
Rick Gano, Associated Press
2007-09-11T04:00:00Z
| Pats suspected of spying
The NFL is investigating the Patriots for possible improper use of video equipment during Sunday's game against the Jets to catch signals being sent by New York coaches to players on the field.
Christopher L. Gasper and Mike Reiss, Globe Staff
2007-09-10T04:00:00Z
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| | Washington Post | Top 10 | Old Friends, Back in the Game
Friends Stan Kasten and Andy MacPhail will see the teams they are respecitvely in charge of face off this weekend as MacPhail's Orioles host Kasten's Nationals in Baltimore.
Barry Svrluga
| Some Are Fuzzy on Taping's Benefits
How much did the New England Patriots benefit from videotaping the play signals of opposing teams in violation of NFL rules?
Mark Maske
| An Enticing Appetizer to the Main Course
While most early round games fail to bring out big crowds, Saturday's quaterfinal slate in Annapolis, which features four local teams, figures to set attendance records.
Christian Swezey
| Ex-Pats Assistant Denies Walsh's Assertions
A former New England Patriots assistant coach said he did not get information from Matt Walsh about the St. Louis Rams' walk-through before the Super Bowl in 2002.
Mark Maske
| New Video Plays Off Old Classic
Orioles Kevin Millar, Jeremy Guthrie, George Sherrill, Adam Loewen and Dennis Sarfate, cut a new video to the fan classic "Orioles Magic."
Marc Carig
| Mayo Claims, 'I Haven't Accepted Anything'
Former USC basketball star O.J. Mayo has denied allegations that he received cash and gifts from events promoter Rodney Guillory and said he was confident an investigation will determine he did not violate NCAA rules.
Post
| No Quit in Sorenstam's Game
Two days after announcing this would be her final season on the LPGA Tour, Annika Sorenstam shoots a 5-under-par 67 for a share of the lead at the Sybase Classic.
Post
| Drew, Webb Lead D'backs to 8-5 Win Over Rockies
Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb becomes the major's first nine-game winner as Arizona stops the Colorado Rockies, 8-5.
Andrew Bagnato
| Indians Sweep A's, Scoreless Streak by Starters Ends
An unearned run against Aaron Laffey ends the scoreless streak by Indians' starters at 44 1/3 innings but Cleveland still manages a sweep of Oakland, 4-2, on Thursday.
JOE MILICIA
| Berkman Hits 15th Homer, Astros Rally Past Giants
Lance Berkman hits his major league-leading 15th home run, breaking a ninth-inning tie and helping Houston rally past the San Francisco Giants, 8-7, on Thursday.
Janie McCauley
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