http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/index.html Headlines, abstracts and links for the latest New York Times articles, for Radio UserLand. en-us Copyright 2004 The New York Times Company Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:15:42 GMT rssUpdates http://backend.userland.com/rss UserLand Frontier v9.0 webmaster@userland.com http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/golf/27mailbox.ready.html?ex=1403668800&en=eda8f350747a9cfa&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Tour Golfers Do Not Need. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:41 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/golf/27mailbox.ready.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/magazine/27GILBERT.html?ex=1403668800&en=050bc3908dc95412&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND How a onetime middling tennis pro has taken Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick to the heights he never reached. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Benoit Denizet-lewis http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/magazine/27GILBERT.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/hockey/27rangers.html?ex=1403668800&en=787df9d5fa484d8a&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Al Montoya, who recently completed his sophomore year at Michigan, was the top-ranked North American goaltender in the league's central scouting rating. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Jason Diamos http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/hockey/27rangers.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/tennis/27araton.html?ex=1403668800&en=b3de9227cd1171b3&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND People continue to wonder if the era of Williams family dominance has prematurely ended because Serena and Venus are bored with tennis. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Harvey Araton http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/tennis/27araton.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/football/27mcgahee.html?ex=1403668800&en=38debb03b336b6ce&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Willis McGahee has passed the physicals, done every drill and made it through a month of minicamp practices this spring without a hitch. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/football/27mcgahee.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/soccer/27stars.html?ex=1403668800&en=e16c9843eb6492c0&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND FOXBORO, Mass., June 26 (AP) -- The rookies Felix Brilliant and Clint Dempsey scored early in the second half to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over the MetroStars on Saturday night. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/soccer/27stars.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/soccer/27preki.html?ex=1403668800&en=c4f031e9c5cde1c3&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 26 (AP) - Preki has gone from defying time to biding it. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/soccer/27preki.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/27kick.early.html?ex=1403668800&en=3bcbb98b553cdb1b&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND The American tennis stars Serena Williams and Andy Roddick said they had been gripped by England's dramatic defeat to Portugal. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Reuters http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/27kick.early.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/golf/27link.early.html?ex=1403668800&en=92963d966770d769&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND By The Associated Press. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/golf/27link.early.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/basketball/27knicks.html?ex=1403668800&en=19e1cab3a83b2651&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Armed with a mid-level salary cap exception which will be worth slightly more than $5 million and a $1 million exception, the Knicks will be active in the free-agent market. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Steve Popper http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/basketball/27knicks.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/ncaabasketball/27sand.html?ex=1403668800&en=3e563b6994d3d229&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND The Justice Department's antitrust division has opened an inquiry into how ESPN acquires and uses its college football and basketball programming. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Richard Sandomir http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/ncaabasketball/27sand.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27series.html?ex=1403755200&en=3ac991f16c7c20bd&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND OMAHA, June 26 (AP) - Felipe Garcia had four hits and three runs batted in and Ricky Romero pitched a solid six and two-thirds innings, leading Cal State Fullerton to a 6-4 victory over Texas in the first game of the College World Series finals Saturday night. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27series.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27rivals.html?ex=1403668800&en=1ed7e105bddde8b9&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND By The Associated Press. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27rivals.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27roberts.html?ex=1403668800&en=94e577e75322393e&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND The Yankees have become easily humanized as they lurch from one psychodrama to the next - with another one lurking. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Selena Roberts http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27roberts.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27roundup.html?ex=1403668800&en=19c8338b4ead4caf&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND By The Associated Press. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27roundup.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27mets.html?ex=1403668800&en=cc870532cd8cac2b&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Yankees starter Brad Halsey allowed five hits, seven runs and five walks, and was pulled after three and a third innings Saturday. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:40 GMT Thomas George http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27mets.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27chass.html?ex=1403668800&en=2599ca9d7f35ffa6&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND If the Mets have surprised most people by winning half their games so far, Art Howe has to get credit for maneuvering them into that position. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT Murray Chass http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27chass.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27bats.html?ex=1403668800&en=bbae2fb1c5076379&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND By The Associated Press. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27bats.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27schwarz.html?ex=1403668800&en=3777efca85f8c3fe&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND The 1904 pennant race inspired an enduring rivalry with New York. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT Alan Schwarz http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27schwarz.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27minors.html?ex=1403668800&en=c575d9256fe75965&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND For the top four picks of last year's amateur draft, the future came quickly. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT Fred Bierman http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27minors.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27tattoo.html?ex=1403668800&en=0f2bd997a6222315&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND SYRACUSE, June 26 (AP) - Wherever he pitches, Justin Miller is a marked man. Literally. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27tattoo.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27baseball.html?ex=1403668800&en=51508fd46c99e842&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Making their move early, the Giants won their last 10 games in May and have continued winning regularly. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT Murray Chass http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27baseball.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27score.html?ex=1403668800&en=62625e06994a59a0&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND During the first few months of this season, teams have taken baby steps away from the bullpen model of the last two decades. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT David Leonhardt http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27score.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27irl.html?ex=1403755200&en=c8d456ff4a485c6c&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND RICHMOND, Va., June 26 (AP) - Dan Wheldon of Britain came from the back of the pack and held off Hélio Castroneves in a one-lap sprint to the finish to win the Indy Racing League's SunTrust Indy Challenge on Saturday night. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27irl.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27mother.html?ex=1403755200&en=094927afe024ae94&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND By The Associated Press. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27mother.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27boat.html?ex=1403668800&en=9d273e03f86cbdfe&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND NEWPORT, R.I., June 26 (AP) - On a sunny day on Narragansett Bay, Alinghi and Oracle were the only two America's Cup boats in sight as they raced for the UBS Trophy. Oracle came away with both the pro-driver and owner-driver trophies Saturday, defeating Alinghi in a way it could not last year in the challenger series of the America's Cup. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27boat.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27prix.html?ex=1403668800&en=1ca455915444564e&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND INDIANAPOLIS, June 26 (AP) - Formula One is the world's giant in auto racing, but in America it is barely a player. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27prix.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27moses.html?ex=1403668800&en=6f0ea09c43e759a5&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND When the United States Olympic track trials take place July 9-18 in Sacramento, Edwin Moses will be far away. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT Frank Litsky http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27moses.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/27dive.html?ex=1403668800&en=c047929e8c54d702&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Laura Wilkinson, who hobbled away with an improbable gold medal in 2000, is the leading hope for the United States diving team in Athens. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/27dive.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27outdoors.html?ex=1403668800&en=b9cfc24e72c72094&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Salmon fishing is a particular addiction, especially early in the season when the water is high and the run from the ocean is just beginning. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT Adam Clymer http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27outdoors.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27nascar.html?ex=1403668800&en=b51bd97891b655b2&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Martin Truex leads the Nascar Busch Series points race with four victories and five poles, thanks in part to his bosses, Teresa Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27nascar.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/fashion/27BIKE.html?ex=1403668800&en=dfa9d1e8283439f8&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND The latest thing on two-wheels to explode in California is the pocket bike, a mini-motorcycle that can be bought for as little as $200. The problem is, they're unlicensed. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:39 GMT David Sheff http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/fashion/27BIKE.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27yankees.html?ex=1403668800&en=32a46cb99baafd52&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Cherishing the opportunity to show this city how far they have come since last season, the Mets pounded the Yankees in front of 55,303 at Yankee Stadium. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:38 GMT Lee Jenkins http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/baseball/27yankees.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27wrestler.html?ex=1403668800&en=7e214d69990cc982&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Competition has lifted the 21-year-old Toccara Montgomery from tragedy, doubt, loneliness and an aching heart into world-class competition. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:38 GMT Thomas George http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27wrestler.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/hockey/27nhl.html?ex=1403668800&en=d1600a29bfcd5447&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Washington took Aleksandr Ovechkin of Russia, making him only the second player from his country selected by the N.H.L. as the best among amateur players. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:38 GMT Joe Lapointe http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/hockey/27nhl.html http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27gymnastics.html?ex=1403755200&en=953c72f49637922d&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Paul Hamm and Brett McClure, who finished first and second respectively at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, secured automatic bids to Athens. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:38 GMT Juliet Macur http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/sports/othersports/27gymnastics.html http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-TEN-Wimbledon.html?ex=1403755200&en=5ee530eac14d7239&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Andy Roddick and Roger Federer reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon while thousands of fans lined up to be part of the third "People's Sunday" in 127 years. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:38 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-TEN-Wimbledon.html http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-BBO-Mets-Yankees.html?ex=1403755200&en=6fffd2c25f21ac21&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND Making his first start since his wife and children defected from Cuba last week, José Contreras struck out a career-high 10 in six shutout innings. Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:38:38 GMT The Associated Press http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-BBO-Mets-Yankees.html