Sunday, October 11, 2009

Sports

Wanjiru Wins Chicago Marathon

Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya celebrate as he crosses the finish line of the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
Tannen Maury/European Pressphoto Agency

Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya celebrate as he crosses the finish line of the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya won the Chicago marathon with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes and 41 seconds, setting a record for the fastest marathon on American soil.

Oakland’s Asomugha Has Message of Hope on and Off Field

The highest-paid cornerback in the N.F.L. is also one of the league’s active players when it comes to being involved in the Oakland community.

No. 3 Alabama 22, No. 20 Ole Miss 3

Alabama Outclasses Ole Miss

Alabama, using a bruising running game, a suffocating defense and opportunistic special teams, made a legitimate claim that it could be the country’s best team.

No.1 Florida 13, No. 4 L.S.U. 3

Tebow and Gators Defense Leave Tigers Dazed

Two weeks after sustaining a concussion, Tim Tebow — and Florida’s swarming defense — silenced L.S.U.

U.S. 3, Honduras 2

U.S. Advances to 2010 World Cup

In a wild, mesmerizing game, the U.S. topped Honduras, earning a World Cup spot.

U.S. Team Takes Control Entering Singles Play

The United States Presidents Cup team built a 12 ½-9 ½ lead over the International team in an event at which the winner has never come from behind on Sunday.

Baseball Playoffs

Bats

Live Analysis: Angels at Red Sox

Game tracking and live analysis of Game 3 of the American League division series between the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox.

Dodgers 5, Cardinals 1

Dodgers’ Sweep Completes Cardinals’ Collapse

The Dodgers breezed their way to the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row.

Analysis

Working Out of a Jam, Robertson Gives Yanks Room to Stretch

With the bases loaded and no one out in the 11th inning Friday, Yanks reliever Dave Robertson went to work against the Twins.

Analysis

Four Savvy Managers Pulling the Strings

In Southern California, the first two games in the A.L. and N.L. series have offered some intriguing insights into four successful managers’ styles.

Dodgers and Mets Clash Over Reyes’s Diagnosis

The Dodgers fired back after the Mets’ chief operating officer, Jeff Wilpon, indicated that their doctor misdiagnosed Jose Reyes’s injury.

Multimedia

Video: The Great Bambino Resurfaces

The video collection of Major League Baseball Productions includes about 150,000 hours of footage, including recently discovered film of Babe Ruth.

Video: The Thinking Man’s Games

Yankees Manager Joe Girardi tells columnist William C. Rhoden how chess helps inform his decisions on the baseball diamond.

Interactive Feature: Training Tool

Get ready for marathon day with customized training plans that help you track your progress.

Video: Barefoot Running

The Roving Runner strides along Central Park barefoot with Christopher McDougall, author of the best-selling book “Born to Run.” To read more and to comment on this video go to the Well blog.

Bats

Live Analysis: Angels at Red Sox

Game tracking and live analysis of Game 3 of the American League division series between the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox.

The Fifth Down

Week 5 N.F.L. Matchups

Everything you need to know and don’t need to know about Week 5.

Multimedia
College Football: Oct. 10

A look at the day's games, including Tim Tebow's return from a concussion.

Playoffs Replay: Oct. 10

The Dodgers finished things off in St. Louis, while out in Denver wintry weather put the series on hold.

Sports of The Times

This Time, the Home League Can Take Credit

Conor Casey’s resuscitation of the U.S. team brought back a memory of another vital goal scored in a foreign land 20 years ago.

Self-Made Educator Fulfills a Vision for Boys in Cleveland

Ted Ginn, a successful Ohio high school football coach and a self-made educator, is fulfilling a vision for at-risk boys at the Ginn Academy he created in Cleveland.

Sports of The Times

Americans Celebrate Victory for Rugby

They probably won’t get to play in the 2016 Games, but members of the U.S. rugby teams were glad to see their sport continue to grow.

Ruth Video Is Under Further Review

Baseball followers have detected some interesting clues in the recently found footage of Babe Ruth.

30 Seconds With Dan Jansen

Olympic Skater Dan Jansen Goes From Blades to Runner

Fifteen years ago, Dan Jansen won an Olympic gold medal in speedskating. Now, he is preparing to run in the New York City Marathon.

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