With an anemic offense and a losing record, the Mets insist the firing of their hitting coaches was based on process, not results.
Manchester City Battles Premier League Over Alleged Rule Breach
City, the Gulf-backed soccer team on the cusp of a fourth English Premier League title, is fighting an investigation over financial control rules.
Gymnastics Is a Brutal Sport. Does It Have to Be?
In the wake of a seismic scandal, Chellsie Memmel and other gymnasts are done with inhumane coaching — and the idea that they have to peak in their teens.
My Crash Course in Covering a U.F.C. Fight
The assignment for a China correspondent: Report on a live sporting event for the first time. In a sport she barely knows. With less than 48 hours to prepare.
The Voice of the Hornets Is Creating His Own Buzz
Eric Collins, the TV play-by-play announcer for the Charlotte Hornets, has gained new fans this season with his high-energy broadcasts showcasing the rookie LaMelo Ball.
Wainwright and Cardinals Fight Through Deficit to Beat Mets
St. Louis has won five straight. The Ball Hall of Fame, meanwhile, announced that Roberto Alomar had resigned from its board.
How Nikola Jokic Became the Favorite for the N.B.A. M.V.P. Award
Jokic, the Nuggets center, has increased his scoring, and he conducts Denver’s offense with outlet tosses that take advantage of his background in water polo.
Mike Trout Won’t Hit .400, but It Will Be Fun to Watch Him Try
History suggests Trout may struggle to win the batting title, let alone hit .400, but baseball’s best player has shifted into a higher gear.
Bobby Unser, Racing Clan’s Three-Time Indy 500 Winner, Dies at 87
Unser, who was afraid of heights, also captured the Pikes Peak climb race an unmatched 13 times.
Johnny Bench Misses His Hall of Fame Friends
Bench knew, played with or played against all of the 10 Hall of Famers who died in the past year. “You sit there and you are numb, and you remember and remember and remember,” he said.