Kobe Scores 32 in Return as Lakers Beat Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Hitting a game-winning shot never gets old for Kobe Bryant.
John Babcock, Last Canadian World War I Veteran, Dies at 109
Mr. Babcock became a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, and was inspired to join the military, in part, by a poem.
Young Swiss Stays Cool and Takes Giant Slalom
Carlo Janka of Switzerland got his first medal of the Games after Bode Miller skied off the course.
Baseball Plans to Test for H.G.H. in Minors
Major League Baseball said it would soon begin testing players’ blood for human growth hormone.
Washington Sends Delegation to Moscow, via Silicon Valley
This week, in lieu of more typical diplomatic delegations to Russia, Washington sent a detachment of Silicon Valley dreamboats, including the world’s most popular Tweeter: Ashton Kutcher.
Sports Business: Tiger Woods Blazes a New Trail for the Celebrity Apology
The one-man show Tiger Woods has planned for 11 a.m. on Friday may not be the wisest approach.
Carlyle and Fosun to Launch Private Equity Fund in China
The Carlyle Group will partner with Fosun International, China’s largest non-state-owned conglomerate, to launch a yuan-denominated private equity fund, Fosun said.
U.S. Completes a Step Forward With a Silver Medal in Nordic Combined
A decade ago, the suggestion that the Americans would become a Nordic combined power would have been laughable, but a solid foundation pushed the program forward.
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.