Friday, November 18, 2011

Sports

Broncos 17, Jets 13

In the End, the Jets Can’t Stop Tebow

The Broncos' Tim Tebow eluding the Jets' Eric Smith in scoring the winning touchdown on a 20-yard run. He passed for 104 yards and ran for 68.
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The Broncos' Tim Tebow eluding the Jets' Eric Smith in scoring the winning touchdown on a 20-yard run. He passed for 104 yards and ran for 68.

The Jets and their playoff hopes took a tremendous hit against the Broncos and Tim Tebow, who drove Denver 95 yards and scored the team’s winning touchdown with 58 seconds remaining.

Syracuse’s Boeheim Stands By Assistant Accused of Abuse

Coach Jim Boeheim defended the associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine, who was placed on administrative leave after ESPN reported that he molested a team ball boy in the 1980s.

The Oops in the ‘O’ for Oregon

Some football players at the University of Oregon are in the school’s American Sign Language program, where they’ve learned that fans’ use of the “O” sign might be misread.

Wind Makes Play Tough, but U.S. Stays in Front

The wind was the major hazard to contend with at Royal Melbourne, and the United States and International teams split six four-ball matches, making the score 7-5 after the first two days of play.

Vaulting Back to Form Using a Long Putter

Adam Scott did not need to rebuild his swing, one of the most beautiful in golf. His ball-striking has always been strong. What held him back was a balky putter.

Columbia Band Penalized for Unsportsmanlike Lyrics

Changing the words to a verse of the university fight song to ridicule the 0-9 football team during a 62-41 loss to Cornell got the Columbia band banned from Saturday’s game against Brown.

New Offenses Speed the Demise of College Records

The obliteration of college football’s passing standards has been powered by factors like the proliferation of spread offenses over the past 15 years.

Cubs Name Manager as Red Sox Consider Valentine

The Chicago Cubs on Thursday named Dale Sveum, who had been interviewed by the Red Sox, as the team’s new manager. Meanwhile, Boston said it plans to talk to Bobby Valentine.

Yale Looking at Coach’s Claim About Scholarship

The university is reviewing whether Tom Williams, its football coach since 2009, was a Rhodes scholarship candidate, as he claimed on his résumé.

For Struggling Tuck, a Sackful of Concerns

The defensive end has been hampered by neck and groin injuries, and he has only two sacks this season.

From Books

A Party With a Faint Scent of Blood

Matthew Polly and Jim Genia, two chroniclers of mixed martial arts, a popular sport that is illegal in New York State, participated in a “Battle of the Books” last week.

Penn State Scandal

Slide Show: Sandusky’s Roots

Memories and landmarks of Jerry Sandusky’s past are scattered throughout his hometown of Washington, Pa.

Interactive Feature: Timeline: The Penn State Scandal

A grand jury report detailed the alleged incidents of sexual abuse committed by Jerry Sandusky, but new details continue to emerge about who knew what and when.

Interactive Feature: The Once-King of Penn State

Few coaches ever attained the level of success and longevity that Joe Paterno enjoyed at Penn State.

Opinion and Analysis
Sports of The Times
Video: A League of Their Own?

Instead of caving to the unreasonable demands of N.B.A. owners, players should use their star power and take their show on the road.

On Baseball

Sale of Astros Gets Baseball’s Ducks in a Row

The sale of the Houston Astros to Jim Crane will enable Major League Baseball to move the club to the A.L. and change the dynamics of interleague play and baseball’s postseason.

On Basketball

The End Game Lands the N.B.A. in Court

After months of negotiations and veiled threats, the N.B.A. labor dispute is going to court.

On the Blogs
The Fifth Down

Another Poor Showing by Sanchez

What do the Jets do now after another ineffective performance by Mark Sanchez?

The Fifth Down

Week 11 in Fantasy Football: Favorable and Unfavorable Matchups

Eli Manning has had recent success against the Eagles secondary, which has been surprisingly vulnerable of late. He is among our favorable matchup picks in Week 11.

The Quad

How LaMichael James Got Back Into the Heisman Conversation

LaMichael James edged his way back into the Heisman Trophy race through a perfect mix of stellar play and unforeseen stumbles from other contenders.

Photos
Jets Replay: Week 11

A look at the Denver Broncos’ 17-13 victory over the Jets.

Photo Replay: Nov.17

The day in sports included high school football championship games in Wisconsin and ice dancing in Paris.

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