Olin J. Stephens II, Renowned Yacht Designer, Is Dead at 100- September 15, 2008 Mr. Stephens was one of the most prominent naval architects of the last century.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/sports/othersports/15stephens.html?partner=rssnyt&em... Victorious Big Brown Looks Ready for Classic- September 14, 2008 Big Brown overcame everything thrown in his way to win the $500,000 Monmouth Stakes by a neck over the second choice Proudinsky.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/sports/othersports/14racing.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=... In Chase, the Driver in Third Is the Target- September 14, 2008 Many drivers in the Chase say Jimmie Johnson is the favorite to win the title, even though he did not finish the 26-race regular season as the top driver in the series.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/sports/othersports/14nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=... Pistorius Wins His Second Gold Medal- September 14, 2008 The double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius of South Africa won his second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/sports/othersports/14paralympics.html?partner=rssnyt&... In Alaska, an Adventure With Fish, Bears and Mosquitoes- September 13, 2008 There is a reason the Kanektok River has remained so spectacular: the only way to fish it is to fly to the lake on a bush plane outfitted with pontoons and float a raft to the mouth.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/sports/othersports/14outdoors.html?partner=rssnyt&em... Trulli, a Formula One Veteran, Reflects on Highs and Lows- September 13, 2008 Italian Jarno Trulli said that although he had found himself suddenly in the spotlight in a way that might be harmful for a rookie driver, he had had an advantage.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/sports/othersports/14prix.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rs... Paralympics: South African Swimmer Wins Her Fourth Gold Medal- September 13, 2008 Natalie du Toit of South Africa won her fourth gold in swimming at the Paralympics, taking the 400-meter freestyle in a world-record time for her disability group.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/13/sports/othersports/13paralympics.html?partner=rssnyt&... Big Brown Is Ready to Return to Turf- September 13, 2008 Big Brown will return to the grass for the $500,000 Monmouth Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/13/sports/othersports/13racing.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=... Scientific Error Reignites Debate About Armstrong- September 13, 2008 A somewhat arcane exchange about calculations of Lance Armstrongs muscle efficiency has again raised questions about the cyclist and his Tour de France victories.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/sports/othersports/11cycling.html?partner=rssnyt&emc... Calculating Time Lost by Bolts Celebration- September 13, 2008 A physicist has done the math and says Usain Bolt could have run the 100-meter final at the Beijing Olympics in 9.55 seconds if he had not slowed down to showboat.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/13/sports/olympics/13bolt.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss |