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Why Iowa Is Good for College Football

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:36:24 EST

Iowa's improbable winning streak was one of the most stunning—if not inspiring—stories in the recent history of college football.

Fishing License Has Colonial Catch

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:38:06 EST

Long Island towns are suing New York over fishing-license requirements and basing their argument on a 313-year-old document.

Washington Vetoes the Redskins

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:19:47 EST

The Redskins didn't play half bad in losing to the Falcons, but with a Midas-like payroll and a concussed star running back, they're easily football's saddest soap opera.

Prognosis for Recovery: Still Slow

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:53 EST

College football giants like Notre Dame, Michigan and Florida State continue to fall short.

Taxes Reign in Spain

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:59:18 EST

Closing a loophole for foreign soccer players has La Liga's richest clubs trembling.

A Long Way From the J.V. Team

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:37:00 EST

North Carolina coach Roy Williams explains his unlikely rise to college basketball's peak.

Don't Ignore Your Kicker

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:37:44 EST

Fantasy football team owners who treat their placekickers as disposable do so at their own peril.

Making the Cut Over 40

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:56:42 EST

To golfers who get the midlife itch to drop everything and try to go pro: Forget about it, writes John Paul Newport.

Vancouver Between Medals

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:34:36 EST

During an Olympics visit, here's where to find the city's slightly gritty, diverse soul, whether it's biking along the sea wall or sampling neighborhood cafes.

Olympic Flame Burns for Icy Relay

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:47:59 EST

Canada is launching its countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics by boldly sending the Olympic flame farther north than it has ever gone before.

Japanese Baseball's Best Day Ever

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:19:01 EST

Japanese ballplayers have been throwing no-hitters, winning batting titles and commanding $50-million contracts. On Wednesday, Matsui's MVP award became the country's crowning achievement.

For Fanatics, a Stadium to Call Home

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:58:51 EST

Sports fans across the world are taking advantage of the burgeoning trend for integrating sports venues and housing.

Yankees Win World Series

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:16:10 EST

The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to win the World Series. Hideki Matsui was named MVP.

Yankees Beat Phillies ... in 1950

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:03:10 EST

The Sport That Conquered Arabia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:12:36 EST

The U.A.E. has been staging an audition as it tries to settle on a national sport. After last weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the winner is Formula One.

High-Tech Swimsuits Called Dirty Pool

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:36:06 EST

The fight over high-tech swimsuits has spread beyond the world's elite swimmers. The 50,000 members of U.S. Masters Swimming are divided over polymers, too.