Saturday, November 7, 2009

Sports

Mark Ingram has thrust himself into the Heisman race.
James Crisp/Associated Press

Mark Ingram has thrust himself into the Heisman race.

Alabama running back Mark Ingram has tried to avoid the distractions of talk about the Heisman Trophy and his father’s imprisonment.

College Football Roundup

Boise State Survives Scare at Louisiana Tech and Remains Unbeaten

Louisiana Tech trailed by just 2 points early in the fourth quarter, but No. 5 Boise State pulled away with touchdowns on consecutive drives.

Baseball Playoffs

All Along Broadway, Pinstripes, Proposals and Chants to ‘Go for 28’

As the Yankees’ Nick Swisher put it, getting up at 6:30 a.m. was not hard because “you know someone is going to be cheering for you all day.”

Reporter’s Notebook

In a Child’s Company, Champions Become Gods

In the Canyon of Heroes, teenage revelers stomped and hollered, horns blared and paper fluttered everywhere in the wind.

Yankee Fans Celebrate Their Newest Champions

In Lower Manhattan on Friday, the Yankees celebrated their 27th World Series championship with a parade.

James Brings Buzz to Garden, but Keeps Plans to a Murmur

LeBron James made his only regular-season visit to New York, and at times there seemed to be more than one of him on the court.

Lombardi’s Life Heads for Broadway

The life of Vince Lombardi, who revived the Green Bay Packers franchise and became the tough-minded icon of coaching success, is the subject of a new play that may come to Broadway.

As Giants Slump, Coughlin Searches for Answers

At times, they have seemed confused and discouraged and if the Giants lose at home on Sunday to San Diego, they will begin their bye-week break in their worst slump in three years.

Multimedia

Slide Show: Photo Replay: Nov. 5

A view of the day in sports, from the balmy fairways of Shanghai to the snowy mountains of Switzerland.

Video: On Baseball With Jack Curry

Jack Curry talks about his impressions of the Yankees' victory in the 2009 World Series.

Interactive Feature: Faces at the Finish

The joy and pain of 26.2 miles on the faces of the runners who finished the race Sunday.

Video: A Leap Above Backyard Bouncing

Competitive trampoline features the same thrilling flips and somersaults as diving and is beginning to attract attention in the United States.

Video: The Thinking Man’s Games

Yankees Manager Joe Girardi tells columnist William C. Rhoden how chess helps inform his decisions on the baseball diamond.

Pregame Huddle: Expect the Unexpected

The surprising Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to stay undefeated, while Duke and North Carolina take their rivalry off the hard court.

Breeders' Cup Classic
A Sign, Perhaps, in a Filly’s Victory

A victory by Life Is Sweet in the Ladies’ Classic portends well for her sometime training partner Zenyatta, who will race in the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday.

Sports of The Times

Amid Celebrations and the Cheers, Cashman Reflects

The Yankees’ general manager has been part of a number of World Series titles, and he has urged his players to enjoy the moment.

Video
Yankees Return to the Canyon of Heroes

Jay Schreiber of The Times wears his Mr. Met hat at the ticker-tape parade in honor of the 27th World Series championship for The New York Yankees.

Multimedia
Mr. October, Mr. November, Mr. Rivera

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is one of the most dominant postseason performers in baseball history. Here is a batter-by-batter look at his playoff career.

The Fifth Down Blog

Week 9 N.F.L. Matchups

The Dolphins stunned the Patriots in Week 3 last season by inflicting the Wildcat upon the world. What's in store for Week 9 of this season?

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