Canadian Wins Gold in Women’s Ski Cross
Ashleigh McIvor did not fall or crash, and that went a long way toward securing a gold medal in women’s ski cross.
Iran Letter Repeats Nuclear Swap Terms Rejected by West
The response Tuesday was unlikely to ease a stalemate over a Western-backed plan to defuse the crisis surrounding the country’s nuclear ambitions.
New York’s Nooks Are a Challenge to Census Takers
Officials have been working to root out hidden residents and new addresses as the count approaches.
George Strickland, Top Defensive Shortstop, Is Dead at 84
The light-hitting defensive specialist helped the Indians win a record 111 games in 1954 and advance to the World Series.
Inside the Rings: N.H.L.’s Stance on Olympics Faces Challenge
The position that future Olympics may not be worth the sacrifice could be rendered untenable.
Woman Sentenced to Prison for Lying About Gang Rape
Biurny Peguero got up to three years in prison after her lies caused a man to spend nearly four years behind bars.
College Basketball Roundup: Jackson Powers Syracuse Rally
Rick Jackson scored 17 points in the second half, and No. 4 Syracuse recovered from an 8-point deficit to beat Providence, 99-85,.
N.B.A. Roundup: In Return, Bryant Lifts Lakers to Victory
LeBron James had 20 points and 12 assists, and Antawn Jamison scored 18 points in his first start for Cleveland as the Cavaliers beat the visiting New Orleans Hornets.
Meet a Met Who Can Curl
Jason Bay, the Mets’ new left fielder, is a native of British Columbia and the biggest fan of curling on the team.
Bay Walks Into Crucible and Relaxes
Jason Bay, reporting to his first camp with the Mets, declared himself healthy and said he was used to intense attention.
Sports of The Times: A Yankee Bleacher Creature Takes a Little Off the Top
In typical fashion, Nick Swisher went to the drugstore the other day, bought some clippers and gave himself a buzz.
Iran Says Capture of Rebel Is Blow to U.S.
Iran says the United States, Britain and Israel supported the detained insurgent’s group, but those countries deny providing any support.
Landlords’ Convictions Overturned in Deaths of 2 Firefighters
A Bronx judge ruled that prosecutors had failed to prove that the owners knew that some tenants carved up their apartments with a maze of partitions.
Assistant Is Convicted of Murdering Realty Agent
The personal assistant of Linda S. Stein, who managed the Ramones and was a real estate agent for celebrities, was found guilty.
Illness Hinders Plans to Close Immigration Jail
The Varick Detention Facility in Greenwich Village is supposed to relocate 300 detainees to New Jersey by Friday.
Analysis: When Rebuilding, Beware of What Is Discarded
Lurching from one era to another, Stephon Marbury to Eddy Curry to Tracy McGrady, the Knicks have too traded off or wasted their draft picks.
National Briefing | Southwest: Texas: Family Sues Clinton for Motorcade Fatality
The family of a Dallas policeman who died when thrown from his motorcycle in February 2008 while driving in a motorcade for then-presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton has sued her, the city and the maker of his helmet.
Richardson, Suns Snap Thunder Win Streak at 9
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Coach Alvin Gentry knows that Jason Richardson's play has become a barometer for the Phoenix Suns' success.
2 Generals Wary About Repealing Gay Policy
The generals’ comments may provide cover for lawmakers who oppose repealing the policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.”
Celtics 110, Knicks 106: Knicks Fall to Celtics in a Battle of Changes
The Knicks lost their season-high eighth in a row, and their third since acquiring Tracy McGrady at the trading deadline.