TV Sports

World Cup Shift Could Hurt, or Help, Networks

By RICHARD SANDOMIR

Bryan Denton for The New York Times

If the summer heat in Qatar forces a change of dates for the 2022 World Cup, networks could seek financial relief — or even a release from their deals.

Moving the 2022 World Cup out of its traditional start in June could have ramifications for two of FIFA’s TV partners, Fox and Telemundo.

Eric Gay/Associated Press

The U.S. Grand Prix hosted the smallest number of cars since Monaco in 2005. As the race heads to Brazil, some say one consolation amid the crisis is having more room on the track.

Formula One in Crisis Mode

By BRAD SPURGEON

With a depleted grid and uncertain finances, the racing series looks inward as it heads to the Brazilian Grand Prix near São Paulo this weekend.

Manchester City's Yaya Toure was sent off by referee Tasos Sidiropoulos during a match against CSKA Moscow.

Seeing Red and Feeling Blue in Manchester

By ROB HUGHES

Two Manchester City players were sent off as the English club lost at home to CSKA Moscow, leaving it last in Group E in the Champions League.

Kieran Dodds for The New York Times

Scottish Club Hamilton Academical Combines Soccer and Sobriety

By JAMES MONTAGUE

Hamilton Academical, excelling in the Scottish Premier League after an unlikely ascent, hosts regular meetings for recovering addicts and gives away tickets for the families of those affected.

Champions League Roundup

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, right, scoring his second goal against Ajax. He tied Raúl’s Champions League record of 71 goals.

With Loss, Manchester City Is Left Fighting to Advance

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nine-man Manchester City was upset at home by CSKA Moscow and dropped to the bottom of Group E with two games remaining.

Hope Solo’s Court Date Is Set in Domestic Violence Case

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The trial of Solo, a goalkeeper for the United States’ women’s national team who is charged with two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault, is set to begin Jan. 20.

Brittney Griner Sustains Cut in Knife Attack in China

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griner, a star for the W.N.B.A.'s Mercury who was cut as her team boarded a bus after practice Monday, did not need to go to a hospital, her agent said.

Karim Benzema, right, after scoring in the 27th minute for Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund Are First to Advance in Champions League

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid beat Liverpool, 1-0, and Dortmund topped Galatasaray, 4-1, to move on to the Round of 16. Both teams have two games left to play in the group stage.

In Korean Baseball, Louder Cheers and More Squid

By CHOE SANG-HUN

Professional baseball is thriving in South Korea, with the festivities in the stands both raucous and organized to a degree that American fans might find startling.

Editors' Picks

Hugh Jessiman, 30, in Vienna, played two games in the N.H.L. after being drafted 12th over all in 2003. He now plays for the UPC Vienna Capitals.

A Draft Bust Playing in Vienna Pictures Life After Hockey

By SETH BERKMAN

Hugh Jessiman, the 12th pick of the 2003 draft, who played for eight minor league teams and in two N.H.L. games, is now in Austria and planning his next steps.

Novak Djokovic, foreground, in a semifinal against Kei Nishikori at the Paris Masters. Djokovic won the tournament, his first indoor event of the year, on Sunday.

As Tours Evolve, Indoor Tennis Tournaments Are Increasingly Being Left Out

By BEN ROTHENBERG

While there used to be a month or more of indoor tournaments leading into the year-end finals, the tours’ detours into Asia after the U.S. Open have created a more abbreviated season.

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson pushing metal around at the Jakabol gym in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Even Brutes Can Learn to Cry

By SAM BORDEN

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, an Icelandic strongman best known for lifting cars or tugging trucks or throwing barrels, has parlayed his imposing size into a role on “Game of Thrones.”

Slide Show: The Man Behind the Mountain

Update

Jermaine Lawson, a former Jamaican star.

For a Brooklyn Cricketer, Extra Innings

By ALEX VADUKUL

Jermaine Lawson, a Jamaican cricket star who moved to Brooklyn after his career faded, re-entered international competition last month, playing on the United States national team.

On Golf

The 11-year-old Lucy Li broke ground this year by competing in the United States Women's Open.

Playing Like a Girl? It’s About Time

By KAREN CROUSE

The recent ouster of Ted Bishop, the P.G.A. of America president, over comments labeling Ian Poulter a “little girl” revealed how deeply ingrained sexism remains in golf.