N.F.L. Fast Forward

Unsightly Play Leads to Three-Way Tie Atop A.F.C. West

By JUDY BATTISTA 12:26 PM ET

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The Raiders haven't gotten what they wanted from their trade for Carson Palmer, bottom.

The San Diego Chargers, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders all lost Sunday, and at 4-4 all are still tied atop their division.

N.F.L. Roundup: Ravens Stun Steelers With Final Pass

The Fifth Down

Has Eli Manning Earned the Right to Be Called Elite?

By TONI MONKOVIC

Eli Manning backed up his words in August with an elite performance in the fourth quarter against New England. But is he among the top five quarterbacks in the game?

Giants 24, Patriots 20: In Echo of ’08, Giants Beat Patriots

The Fifth Down

As the Patriots Reel, the Jets Look Like They're for Real

By BEN SHPIGEL

The Jets play New England Sunday night in a game that looks to be the biggest of the season for New York.

Jets 27, Bills 11: Jets Meet One Challenge, and Then Fortify for Another

Linda Kelly, the Pennsylvania attorney general, made a plea for other potential victims in the sexual abuse investigation to step forward.

Paterno Is Not a Target in Sexual Abuse Inquiry

By PETE THAMEL 3:32 PM ET

The Pennsylvania attorney general said the Penn State coach had fulfilled his legal obligation to pass on information about allegations of sexual abuse by a coach.

Two Penn State Officials Stepping Down

When Penn State Coach Joe Paterno was told in 2002 that a former assistant coach had sexually assaulted a boy, Paterno notified his athletic director.

In Sexual Abuse Case, a Focus on How Paterno Reacted

By MARK VIERA

Prosecutors say that Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant coach, continued to abuse boys after Coach Joe Paterno was told of an allegation against Sandusky in 2002.

Penn State Scandal Shakes the Happy Valley Family to Roots

In Letter to Union, Stern Details His Ultimatum

By HOWARD BECK 5:39 PM ET

A letter sent by N.B.A. Commissioner David Stern to the players union Sunday contrasts the proposal on the table with one that would include a massive pay cut.

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Fleshman finished her first marathon in 2 hours 37 minutes 23 seconds.

26.2 Miles to Be Faster at 3.1

By JERÉ LONGMAN

Lauren Fleshman, a two-time national track champion, decided to race the New York City Marathon as preparation for her effort to run the 5,000 meters at the 2012 Olympics.

Geoffrey Mutai Wins New York Marathon With Course Record

By LIZ ROBBINS

Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya, who set the Boston Marathon course record in April, broke the New York City Marathon record by more than two and a half minutes, in 2 hours 5 minutes 6 seconds.

Juan Luis Barrios, an Olympic runner from Mexico, was among those in the tent.

For the First to Run, a Separate Peace

By JULIE BOSMAN

A small white tent in Staten Island offered elite runners a place to meditate, receive massages and talk with other top athletes before being escorted to the starting line.

Thrills Take Detour to a Sleepy Block

Derek Fisher, above, president of the N.B.A. players union, and Commissioner David Stern after a lengthy negotiating session ended early Sunday morning. Fisher called it a “very frustrating, sad day.”

Committee of Players to Discuss Next Move

By HOWARD BECK

The league’s proposal calls for a 50-50 split of revenue, combined with extensive new restrictions on free agency and team payrolls, and union officials have until Wednesday afternoon to accept.

On Horse Racing

Breeders’ Cup Over; Excitement May Not Be

By JOE DRAPE

This year’s race illustrated the many good things happening in horse racing right now, and it also offered a peek at next year’s Triple Crown campaign.

The Olympic gold-medal winner Hickstead, with the rider Eric Lamaze, performing before he collapsed at a show in Verona, Italy.

Star Show-Jumping Horse Dies During Competition

By SARAH MASLIN NIR

One of Canada’s top Olympic athletes — a stallion named Hickstead — collapsed and died in front of hundreds of spectators while competing in Italy on Sunday.

N.H.L. Roundup

Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec missed a shot by Derek Stepan, not visible, during a power play in the second period.

Backup Goalie Gives Rangers First-Rate Performance

By JEFF Z. KLEIN 12:32 AM ET

Marian Gaborik scored two goals and Martin Biron stopped 23 shots for his first shutout in more than two years as the Rangers defeated the Jets.

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Slide Show: Jets Replay: Week 9

The Jets’ defense forced three turnovers in a 27-11 victory over the Bills in Buffalo.

Slide Show: Giants Replay: Week 9

Eli Manning threw a 1-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds left in the Giants’ 24-20 victory over the New England Patriots.

Video: Arctic Hoop Dreams

The Tikigaq School of Point Hope, Alaska, with fewer than 60 students, has one of the state’s best basketball teams.

Slide Show: College Football Replay: Nov. 5

Two upsets jolted a division race in the Big Ten, as Iowa beat Michigan at home and Northwestern won at Nebraska, and the Wolfpack won a battle for North Carolina.

Opinion and Analysis

Sports of The Times

Has the power of football distorted common sense at major universities?

The Dangerous Cocoon of King Football

By GEORGE VECSEY 4:45 PM ET

Something needs to be done about big-time college sports when a scandal like the one at Penn State can be covered up for years.

Leading Off

The Press and Paterno

By STEVE REDDICLIFFE 3:15 PM ET

Sportswriters focused on Joe Paterno’s actions amid a sexual abuse scandal involving a former football assistant at Penn State.

Sports of The Times

The consultant Steve Stoute, right, advocates a model that has helped entertainers like Jay-Z.

N.B.A. Needs Drastically Different Approach

By WILLIAM C. RHODEN

The league and its players must form a real partnership that includes equity for its performers, an idea that works in the entertainment industry.

On Pro Football

Mark Sanchez has improved since his rookie season, but the Jets still need him to be a game manager.

Winning Prescription: First, Do No Harm

By GREG BISHOP

In order to get back to the Jets’ winning ways of the past two years, their quarterback can help most by staying out of the way.

On Pro Football

Eli Manning sealed the win for the Giants by completing a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jake Ballard with 15 seconds remaining.

Giants Find a Way; A Scuffling Brady and the Patriots Look a Bit Lost

By JUDY BATTISTA

New England’s defense could not compensate for a struggling offense in a 24-20 loss to the Giants.

Analysis

An interception by safety Eric Reidwas critical in L.S.U.'s 9-6 overtime win against Alabama.

A Rematch Isn’t Out of the Question

By PETE THAMEL

The Saturday night clash between the nation’s No. 1 and No. 2 teams lacked aesthetic appeal for lovers of offense, but the bruising defensive struggle had its own appeal.

The Quad: Bowl Championship Series Standings

Sports of The Times

Through the first 20 miles of the marathon, only a few seconds separated the elite men, above on First Avenue. Not long after, the pack began to separate.

Togetherness Helps Set Winner Apart

By GEORGE VECSEY

The elite men raced in a pack for much of Sunday’s New York marathon, setting a fast pace that Geoffrey Mutai exploited for a course-record victory.

Video: A Tribute To Andy Rooney

The Times columnist William C. Rhoden discusses the influence that Andy Rooney, who died last week, had on his work.

On the Blogs

The Quad

Paterno Losing Public Opinion Battle

By LYNN ZINSER

Penn State Coach Joe Paterno is not faring well in the court of public opinion.

Slap Shot

Metro Pucks: Rangers Are Perfect, Henrique Shines, the Coliseum Leaks

By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA

A good week for the New York Rangers--and good attendance for all three area N.H.L. teams.

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Video

Lens Blog: Twenty-Six Miles Along Recovery's Road

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The Marathon Route’s Evolving Neighborhoods

The New York City Marathon course has changed little since 1976, but the neighborhoods along the route have: most are richer, and their ethnic makeups have shifted.