After 2 Helmets Are Decertified, Lacrosse Faces Safety Concerns
By MARY PILON
The idea of lacrosse as a safer alternative to football has taken a hit as two of the most popular helmets are no longer certified as safe.
Jets? Giants? There Are Better Ways to Spend Your Sunday
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Tim Clayton for The New York Times; Barton Silverman/The New York Times
On Sunday at 1 p.m., the Giants (3-9) play the Titans (2-10), and the Jets (2-10) play the Vikings (5-7).
Take a break from the weekly masochism. Here are some suggestions for better ways to spend this Sunday other than watching the 2-10 Jets and the 3-9 Giants.
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Didi Gregorius has a career .243 batting average in 191 games over three seasons with Cincinnati and Arizona, and a .313 on-base percentage.
The recently acquired Didi Gregorius, who was expected to take over at shortstop for the retired Yankees star Derek Jeter, mirrors the 20-year veteran in competitiveness and temperament.
Columbia Coach Resigns Amid Abusive Behavior Assertions
By MARC TRACY
Pete Mangurian resigned after three seasons, a day after a report that Columbia players had written a letter accusing him of abusive behavior.
College Football
Lauren Justice for The New York Times
In the Watt family, three brothers play football. From left, Connie Watt with her sons Derek and T. J., who play for Wisconsin, and her husband, John.
A Brotherly Love for the Game That Extends Three Deep
By MARC TRACY
J. J. Watt has established himself as one of the top players in the N.F.L., and he could soon be joined in the league by his brothers T. J. and Derek, who play for Wisconsin.
Fighting His Way Back
By STEVE EDER
University administrators and players did not want Todd Hoffner to return as the football coach after he had spent two years away from the team mired in a legal controversy, but in his first year back on the sideline he has the Mavericks positioned to win their first N.C.A.A. Division II championship.
Trading Finance for Football Results in Substantial Gains
By PATRICK McGEEHAN
Joe Moglia has had a twisting life story, going from football coach to corporate executive and back, and he is now leading Coastal Carolina’s successful football program.
Pro Basketball
Barton Silverman/The New York Times
After a 5-7 start this season, LeBron James and the Cavaliers won their fifth straight game Thursday night, beating the Knicks, 90-87, at Madison Square Garden.
If LeBron James handles his organizational power as well as he has embraced his role as an athlete unafraid to address social issues, the Cavaliers need not worry.
76ers Keep Losing, and It’s All Part of the Plan
By DAVID GELLES
The franchise with more N.B.A. Finals trips than any team besides the Lakers and Celtics is trying to return to greatness with a team built to lose.
Baseball
Jeff Roberson/Associated Press
Barry Bonds, at a game in 2007, is one of several candidates for the Hall of Fame who are problematic because of their ties to steroid era.
The only question that matters in Monday’s vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame is whether each candidate belongs in Cooperstown, but that is complicated by voting limits for the selection committee.
Soccer
Scott Heppell/Associated Press
Frank Lampard playing for Manchester City in a Premier League match against Sunderland on Wednesday. Lampard's strong performances have prompted Manchester City to try to extend his loan.
New York City F.C. officials still expect to have Lampard, their marquee signing, leave Manchester City and join the team in time for the 2015 M.L.S. season.
England’s F.A. Charges Mario Balotelli Over Racist Posting
By JOHN F. BURNS
Balotelli faces a five-match ban after the latest high-profile incident involving racist language by a prominent Premier League figure.
Russia Criticizes UEFA Decision Barring Crimean Soccer Clubs
By ANDREW ROTH
Russian officials slammed a decision to ban clubs from the annexed peninsula of Crimea from playing in Russian leagues, calling it “inexplicable.”
Norwegian Adds Famous Course to His List of Triumphs
By BILL PENNINGTON
Kjetil Jansrud had his third successive victory of the season, winning by more than half a second at the Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek, Colo.
N.F.L. Roundup
Bucs Release Coordinator In Wake of Health Issues
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeff Tedford, in his first season as the offensive coordinator at Tampa Bay, had not worked since the third preseason game.
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At Stadium in His Backyard, He Stands Alone
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When Bristol City demolished its East Stand, Ben Swift was granted one side of Ashton Gate, the club’s stadium, to himself. Now he has a free, mostly unobstructed view, at least temporarily.
Woman Sets World Mark in Beer Mile
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Elizabeth Herndon, an assistant professor at Kent State, and Corey Gallagher, a mailman in Canada, won the top divisions of the inaugural beer mile world championships in Austin, Tex.
Wilt the Stilt Becomes Wilt the Stamp
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On Olympics
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The International Olympic Committee will meet in special session next week in Monaco to vote on 40 proposals that address issues like Olympic bidding and white elephant venues.
Sports of The Times
Inaction and Inequality on Women’s World Cup Turf Issue
By JULIET MACUR
The Women’s World Cup is six months away, and calls to FIFA and the Canadian Soccer Association to change the artificial turf to natural grass are still largely unaddressed.
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Fantasy Football: Week 14 Matchup Breakdown
By JASON SABLICH and JUSTIN SABLICH
The fantasy football playoffs begin this week in many redraft leagues, so it’s a good time to study the remaining N.F.L. schedule.
Fantasy Football: Week 14 Player Tiers
By BORIS CHEN
As we enter the last few weeks of the season, Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning remain Tier 1 fantasy quarterbacks.
Week 14 N.F.L. Matchups
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
The speedy Philadelphia offense faces Seattle’s formidable defense in a battle of N.F.C. playoff contenders.
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The Emergence of Activist Athletes
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Some N.F.L. players from Washington and St. Louis have openly protested the actions of the police in Missouri, shedding light on a sensitive issue. The two teams play on Sunday.
On College Football
Playoff Game Plan: Colleges Turn to Lobbying for a Berth
By MARC TRACY
No one believes that the 12 experts who will determine the four teams for the College Football Playoff can be bought, but some think a little old-fashioned lobbying could not hurt.
A Fishing Lure So Effective, It Catches Criticism
By JAMES CARD
Andy Poss’s Alabama Rig lure was banned by organizers of the country’s two major bass fishing competitions because some professional anglers felt it could be too effective.
It’s a Game of Spiraling Costs, So a College Tosses Out Football
By BEN STRAUSS and ZACH SCHONBRUN
The University of Alabama-Birmingham said it would terminate its football program, becoming the first university in the top college sports tier to do so in nearly 20 years.
Multimedia
Holiday Gift Guide
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From team-embroidered skullcaps to full-body N.F.L. blankets to Premier League bras, the world of sports has you covered when it comes to holiday shopping.
College Football Scenarios: Six Teams, Four Spots
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