Mets Looked at Fraud Coverage for Madoff Stakes

By SERGE F. KOVALESKI 1 minute ago

In 2001, the Mets considered buying fraud insurance to protect the millions they invested with Bernard L. Madoff.

Mets 1, Nationals 0

Nothing New as No-Hit Bid Again Teases Mets

By DAVE CALDWELL 2 minutes ago

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Dillon Gee had a no-hitter for five and two-thirds innings as the Mets combined on their second consecutive shutout.

Dillon Gee made the game a little more exciting than usual, throwing five and two-thirds innings of no-hit ball as the Mets edged the Washington Nationals.

Lance Armstrong, right, rides close to compatriot Tyler Hamilton, left, during the fifth stage of the

Armstrong Accused of Drug Use by Ex-Teammate

By JULIET MACUR 10 minutes ago

Tyler Hamilton told CBS that he saw Lance Armstrong inject himself with a performance-enhancing drug.

Video: Ex-Teammate Says He Saw Armstrong Dope

Ã‰ric Abidal had a tumor in his liver removed in mid-March. â€œThey told me it would be difficult to play again this season.â€ They were wrong.

A Season Interrupted

By JERÉ LONGMAN 1 minute ago

The popular Barcelona defender Éric Abidal had a tumor in his liver removed in mid-March and has recovered quickly enough to be available for the Champions League final.

Dick Ebersolâ€™s departure raises questions about whether Comcast will be less aggressive about acquiring the rights to the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Dick Ebersol to Leave NBC Sports

By RICHARD SANDOMIR and BILL CARTER 1 minute ago

Dick Ebersol resigned abruptly on Thursday after negotiations on a new four-year contract collapsed.

Thrashers Appear Poised to Relocate to Winnipeg

By JEFF Z. KLEIN 10 minutes ago

The last hope for keeping the team in Atlanta hinges on negotiations with one remaining potential buyer, according to the team’s president.

Heat 85, Bulls 75

LeBron James had 29 points and 10 rebounds against the Bulls.

The Heat Surges Late and Gains a Split in Chicago

By HOWARD BECK

LeBron James scored nine of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Heat tied the series at 1-1 with a victory over Chicago Wednesday night.

Nowitzki and the Mavericks Still in Attack Mode Against the Thunder

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Video: On Par: A Cure for the Slice?

Bill Pennington, golf reporter for The New York Times, gets a few golfers to try out the new Polara golf ball, which claims to straighten out that nasty slice.

Video: A Band Program Apart

A high school where there are no band geeks? At DeMatha Catholic High School, many athletes also play music in the school's many competitive ensembles.

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Photo Replay: May 19

The day in sports included preparations for the Preakness Stakes and the French Open, and a crash in practice for the coming Indianapolis 500.

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Answers to Readers' Baseball Questions

By THE NEW YORK TIMES 1:41 PM ET

Answers to how the A.L. East will play out, whether Jose Reyes will be a Met beyond July and why a London cricket fan might not enjoy the game of baseball.