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Thursday, November 13, 2014

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Hans-Joachim Eckert, right, who heads the adjudicatory arm of FIFA’s ethics committee, released his 42-page summary after reviewing the work of Michael J. Garcia, left, the head of the investigatory chamber of the committee.
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Hans-Joachim Eckert, right, who heads the adjudicatory arm of FIFA’s ethics committee, released his 42-page summary after reviewing the work of Michael J. Garcia, left, the head of the investigatory chamber of the committee.

A summary of an investigation found potential ethics violations but said they were far from requiring a new bidding process. The conclusions were immediately contested.

Sports of The Times

In Conclusion, FIFA Says, FIFA Has Again Done Nothing Wrong

Somewhere, Sepp Blatter, the FIFA president, is having a good laugh over FIFA’s ethics summary report, which has already been attacked by the inquiry’s main investigator.

The Indians’ Corey Kluber, with a very strong second half, edged the Mariners’ Felix Hernandez for the American League award.
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The Indians’ Corey Kluber, with a very strong second half, edged the Mariners’ Felix Hernandez for the American League award.

The Dodgers’ Kershaw was named the National League Cy Young Award winner for the third time, while the Indians’ Kluber beat out Felix Hernandez for the A.L. honor.

As Bud Selig Prepares Exit, Roger Clemens Case Sticks Around

Clemens was deposed by Richard Emery in July in connection with Brian McNamee’s defamation suit against the former pitcher. A copy of the deposition was made available to The Times.

J. R. Smith, who had 19 points, missed a 3-pointer as time expired, and the Knicks lost their sixth straight.
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J. R. Smith, who had 19 points, missed a 3-pointer as time expired, and the Knicks lost their sixth straight.

Magic 97, Knicks 95

As Last-Gasp Shot Fails, Knicks Can Only Sigh

The Knicks faced an Orlando team playing its second game in 27 hours but could not take advantage.

Connor McDavid (97) was expected to lead Canada at the world junior championships in Toronto and Montreal in six weeks.
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Connor McDavid (97) was expected to lead Canada at the world junior championships in Toronto and Montreal in six weeks.

Connor McDavid, 17, a top prospect for the 2015 N.H.L. draft, is expected to miss five to six weeks after injuring his hand in a fight during a game with his junior team, the Erie Otters.

Pro Football
Despite his lengthy absence, Rashad Jennings (23) still leads the team in rushing with 396 yards. Coach Tom Coughlin expects Jennings to play Sunday.
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Despite his lengthy absence, Rashad Jennings (23) still leads the team in rushing with 396 yards. Coach Tom Coughlin expects Jennings to play Sunday.

While it appeared Rashad Jennings, the Giants’ leading rusher, would return to action Sunday after missing the last four games, Jacquian Williams, the team’s top tackler, will not play because of a concussion.

Andy Murray walked through dry ice before his match Tuesday against Milos Raonic at the ATP World Tour Finals. Murray won, 6-3, 7-5.
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Andy Murray walked through dry ice before his match Tuesday against Milos Raonic at the ATP World Tour Finals. Murray won, 6-3, 7-5.

Murray has struggled since undergoing what his management team called “minor back surgery” in September 2013, but has shown flashes of his old self at the ATP World Tour Finals, where he will play Roger Federer on Thursday.

Yankees Deal Catcher Francisco Cervelli to Pirates

The Yankees traded Cervelli on Wednesday to the Pittsburgh Pirates for the left-handed relief pitcher Justin Wilson.

N.B.A. Roundup

Former Net Gerald Green Has 28 Points as Suns Top His Old Team

Green came off the bench to score 28 points as the host Phoenix Suns erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Nets, 112-104, on Wednesday night.

Busting a Barrier, Preserving the Seams

A handful of clothing companies were founded within the last year to cater to muscular athletes whose proportions fall outside the average body type.

Bits of Dance and Chess Found in a Vanished Style of Play

The documentary “Red Army” shows a style of hockey played by the Soviets in the 1970s and ’80s that remains unsurpassed for its grace, speed and intricacy.

Fantasy Football: Week 11 Matchup Breakdown

Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Frank Gore and DeSean Jackson are among the players with favorable matchups in Week 11.

Fantasy Football: Week 11 Player Tiers

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger disappointed fantasy owners last week and falls to Tier 3 against the Titans this week.

Fantasy Football: Week 11 Waiver Wire Picks

With the Dallas Cowboys on a bye week, fantasy owners have several holes to fill in Week 11.

The 2014 Heisman Watch

A look at the top players in contention for college football’s highest honor.

Multimedia
The Upshot
The Places in America Where College Football Means the Most

Data from Facebook provides insight into where the sport’s biggest fans live.

Replay: A Look Back at History
When New York Fans Get Angry

There is nothing quite like New York football fans when their teams hit the skids, which the Jets and the Giants have done enough over the years.

Behind the Line
Video: Young Woman Skis Lines and Makes Waves

Meet Angel Collinson, a 24-year-old big mountain skier who is making strides in a traditionally male-dominated sport.

Editors' Picks

Overseas, Lost in Transition

Women’s basketball players say the money is overseas, but the adjustment can be tough, especially if you’re not in a metropolis, say the first-timers Bria Hartley and Kayla McBride.

On Baseball

Pitching Website Aims to Protect Young Elbows

Alarmed by the surge in Tommy John surgery, Major League Baseball and USA Baseball have set up a website that offers guidelines on pitching usage and injury prevention.

Spurs, Picture of Continuity, Are Set for Another Run

With the same players, save for a rookie, the Spurs are trying to recapture the form they displayed in June when they eviscerated the Heat to win their fifth N.B.A. championship.

Jets’ Jaiquawn Jarrett Steps In, Then Stands Out

No player influenced the outcome of the Jets’ win Sunday more than Jarrett, a Jets reserve safety, who had a sack, a fumble recovery and two interceptions.

Sports of The Times

As Knicks’ Derek Fisher Finds, Coaching’s Burdens Are Heavy

No matter how long you have played, no matter how often you have been labeled a coach on the court, you are never prepared for the extent to which coaching can take over your life.

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