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Saturday, November 14, 2015

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Fans remained inside the Stade de France after the soccer game between France and Germany amid confusion caused by the attacks in the area.
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Fans remained inside the Stade de France after the soccer game between France and Germany amid confusion caused by the attacks in the area.

Coaches for France and Germany decided not to tell their players of the carnage, and most fans in the Stade de France just north of Paris had no cellphone reception.

Missouri Coach Gary Pinkel has “backed us in all situations,” said Shane Ray, a former Tigers linebacker who is now in the N.F.L.
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Missouri Coach Gary Pinkel has “backed us in all situations,” said Shane Ray, a former Tigers linebacker who is now in the N.F.L.

Pinkel, the Tigers’ football coach, had to side with his players, but he did not appear to be entirely comfortable in the role of social revolutionary in bringing about the resignations of two key university officials.

Rangers 2, Senators 1

Dan Boyle’s Shootout Winner Lifts Rangers Over Senators

The Rangers have won eight in a row, and Henrik Lundqvist recorded his 10th victory of the season.

College Football
The Pitt Script, designed by Panthers Coach Johnny Majors in the early 1970s, returned to the team’s helmets this season.
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The Pitt Script, designed by Panthers Coach Johnny Majors in the early 1970s, returned to the team’s helmets this season.

Developed by the Panthers’ coach, Johnny Majors, in the early 1970s, the beloved logo that lasted for 24 seasons is back, and Pitt faithful are snapping up anything they can get their hands on that bears it.

Pro Basketball
Kevin Love, rehabilitated after a shoulder injury, had a quiet game Friday against the Knicks.
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Kevin Love, rehabilitated after a shoulder injury, had a quiet game Friday against the Knicks.

After missing most of the playoffs last season with a dislocated left shoulder, Love has since waded into his second season with the Cavaliers, and it is an experiment that continues to captivate the N.B.A.

Keeping Score

Half-Century Later, 76ers Again Pursue the Warriors’ Path

The Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers now represent the polar opposites of where a team can be in its development.

Tennis
Korey Lovett calling an opponent’s shot long. He earned his first ATP ranking point at a Futures event this month.
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Korey Lovett calling an opponent’s shot long. He earned his first ATP ranking point at a Futures event this month.

On the Futures circuit, the lowest level that awards ATP ranking points, players try to earn a symbol that they are genuine touring professionals.

On Tennis

Novak Djokovic Ascends Ever Higher, With No Clear Landing in Sight

Djokovic improved upon his 2011 performance, posting perhaps the greatest men’s tennis season ever in 2015 and paving the way for an even better year in 2016.

Baseball
Kansas City first baseman Eric Hosmer, with the ball still in his glove, after catching the last out of Game 4 of the World Series.
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Kansas City first baseman Eric Hosmer, with the ball still in his glove, after catching the last out of Game 4 of the World Series.

Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Alcides Escobar were in New York again — this time to honor their defensive prowess, one of the key factors in Kansas City’s World Series victory over the Mets.

Daniel Murphy Rejects Mets’ Qualifying Offer

Turning down a one-year, $15.8 million deal makes the 2015 slugging star of the National League playoffs a free agent.

Pro Football
Eli Manning after the Giants’ 21-17 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.
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Eli Manning after the Giants’ 21-17 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.

After winning three of four games against New England since a regular-season loss in 2007, including two Super Bowls, the Giants are a dirty word to the Patriots faithful.

When Red (Bills) Met Green (Jets), Colorblind Fans Lost

The all-green uniforms worn by the Jets and the all-red ones of the Bills turned the viewing experience of Thursday’s matchup into headache-inducing misery for colorblind fans.

College Basketball
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Columbia 107, Kean 62

Columbia Rises for Opener and Quickly Shines

The Lions greeted the men’s basketball season on Friday with an 11 a.m. game amid excitement that they can make the N.C.A.A. tournament for the first time since 1968.

In Return to St. John’s, Chris Mullin Gets a Little Help From His Friends

Mullin, the team’s first-year coach, had no coaching or recruiting experience, so he tapped the services of some longtime basketball buddies.

Lindsey Vonn Is Fearlessly Forging Ahead

With her career at a crossroads and some personal life goals — like having a family — postponed indefinitely, Vonn has charted a final competitive stage that begins when the World Cup resumes later this month.

Russia Suspended From World Track and Field

An I.A.A.F. council voted on Friday to suspend Russia in the wake of sweeping doping allegations against the country’s athletes.

DraftKings Leaves Door Unlocked for Barred Fantasy Sports Players

Although companies can counter proxy servers, which mask a computer’s location, The Times was recently able to make bets on DraftKings from the six states where daily fantasy sports is considered illegal.

College Football Playoff Rankings: A Smarter Way to Look at the Scenarios

In the college football playoff rankings, many analysts focus on the teams. That’s the wrong way to think about the playoff picture.

Graphic: 2015 Heisman Trophy Watch

A look at the top players in contention for college football’s highest honor.

A Spotlight on College Football

A look at some of the well-known and not-so-well-known college football traditions on campuses across the country.

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Inbox

Letters to the Editor

Sports readers sound off on the latest headlines in Sports.

N.F.L. Week 10 Previews and Picks

The Cardinals will play the Seahawks in a matchup that last season marked a turning point for both teams.

Fantasy Football Week 10: Rankings and Matchup Analysis

Fantasy football analysis for N.F.L. Week 10 games and complete player rankings.

Fantasy Football Rankings 2015

These player rankings from the Sablich brothers are for standard and PPR scoring formats and will be updated throughout the season.

Editors' Picks

Live and Kicking: Soccer Games to Watch

The United States men’s national team opens qualifying for the 2018 World Cup on Friday night with a game against St. Vincent and the Grenadines in St. Louis.

New Yacht Technology Off to a Rough Start

The technology has proved tricky and dangerous in the ocean racing world, perhaps a signal that it has been pushed out too soon.

Retro Report

Boxing Is a Brutal, Fading Sport. Could Football Be Next?

Brain injuries have turned boxing into a sport many see as too brutal. Perhaps football will fall into the same category for the same reason one day.

Anastasia Myskina Thrives as Russia’s Fed Cup Captain

Missing the sport after her own career came to an abrupt end because of injury, Anastasia Myskina, a self-proclaimed “team person,” leads the Russian team into the final against the Czech Republic.

Sports of The Times

Rex Ryan Aims Jab at Opponent and Lands Squarely on N.F.L.

Just when you think you’ve seen Rex Ryan at his most acute state of tone-deafness, he outdoes himself.

Scott Gomez Brings His Playoff Experience to the Blues

Scott Gomez, 35, has something the St. Louis Blues have lacked — a record of going deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Rankings Indicate Big 12 Could Miss College Football Playoff Again

With four playoff spots and five power conferences, at least one is going to be left out each year.

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