The Southeastern Conference used a 20-second clock, in some instances, between pitches at its tournament, an attempt to speed up games.

Marian Hossa is hoping to win the Stanley Cup with Chicago after losing in the finals with other teams the past two years.

Brett Gardner had three singles, Alex Rodriguez hit a grand slam and Andy Pettitte improved to 7-1, allowing one run in seven innings.

A range of new smartphone apps promises to provide team-by-team analysis, match schedules and real-time updates for the World Cup.

The trainer Todd Pletcher decided to give Interactif, a son of Broken Vow, a chance after an impressive workout.

Gov. David A. Paterson is crafting a plan that would lay off government workers starting after the expiration of a no-layoff pledge.

Dallas Penn, Rafi Kam and Casimir Nozkowski deconstruct the worlds of check-cashing outlets, street vendors and sugary breakfast cereal.

Highlights of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, S.C., include an 18th-century opera’s return to a historic theater and, as always, chamber music galore.

At Radio City Music Hall, the TV phenomenon “Glee” flaunted its young troupers’ gusto and its karaoke repertory.

Kevin Eubanks, who ended his 15-year tenure as musical director of “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” on Friday, said his departure was prompted by a desire to refocus on music.