Mariano Rivera became the second reliever to earn 500 saves as the Yankees beat the Mets 4-2 on Sunday night for a Subway Series sweep.

 The play of Andy Murray, the new roof and Roger Federer?s chance at his 15th Grand Slam title remain hot topics at the All England Club.

 Pete Sampras expected his record of the most men?s major singles titles to last. By 2006, the year that Roger Federer won his first major title, he knew it would not.

 With an estimated 13,000 games covering 40 city blocks, the annual Hoopfest in downtown Spokane, Wash., is the world?s largest basketball tournament of its kind.

 Against the mighty Brazil, not even a 2-0 halftime lead was enough to see the United States secure its first major international tournament championship.

 Marty Appel, who collaborated with Thurman Munson on his autobiography, reveals new details about the former Yankee star?s difficult boyhood.

 The crew of the ocean racing trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire V are hoping to set the record for the fastest sailing time from New York to England.

 A game that is baffling to most Americans is helping the New York Police Department form relationships in newer immigrant communities.

 Tommy Hanson allowed two hits in six shutout innings ? despite feeling ill ? as Atlanta edged Boston, 2-1, and avoided a series sweep.