Expect drama and surprises from the big guns on day three at Flushing Meadows
Soccer Star Rooney Given 48 Hours to Decide on Chelsea Transfer
Superstar striker said to be upset at being United’s “second choice”
U.S. Open Preview: A Weird Time In Tennis
Federer is a seven-seed. Sharapova was almost Sugarpova. A cable dispute could black out much of the tournament in the host city. Just another year at tennis’ strangest Grand Slam.
Today In NCAA Injustice: A Grieving Player Is Benched
Two family members dying in two months didn’t strike the NCAA as hardship
With Beanball Justice, Baseball Makes A-Rod Sympathetic
Baseball fines and suspends Ryan Dempster five games for beaning A-Rod. Why Dempster deserved more
Viewpoint: The White House Should Lock Out the ’72 Dolphins
The preening, spotlight-hogging bunch has no business walking the country’s most exclusive halls 40 years after an undefeated season
Fox Sports 1 Debut: Six First Impressions Of The New Network
Lots of motorsports, UFC, and “Three Things You Need To Know” mark the first weekend of the all-sports channel.
Just Another Reason The Public Should Never Spend Money On Sports Arenas
As far as wasting public money goes, there’s nothing quite like a sports arena
NBC Plays Soccer Everywhere
Why the network is betting on the English Premier League.
For Baseball’s Most Infamous Umpire, Instant Replay Is Too Late
Baseball will correct more on-field errors. Why that’s bittersweet for Don Denkinger
U.S. Open Site To Get Retractable Roof
It’s about time.
Is It Genes, or the Gym, That Makes Great Athletes? Q&A With Author of “The Sports Gene”
A sports science writer unlocks the mysteries behind championship performances
For Sochi’s Sake, NBC Can’t Ignore Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
How much time will the network devote to reporting a controversial policy?