The police at the scene and prosecutors declined to comment. No cause of death had been released for the body, which was found about 5:30 p.m. Monday. Hernandez is represented by the Athletes First agency, which said it had no comment “on the Aaron Hernandez situation.” The Patriots drafted Hernandez out of Florida in 2010. He has...

Jamie Hampton, an American qualifier, upset top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, 7-6 (2), 6-2, in the first round at Eastbourne, England. ■ David Ferrer, the defending champion and top seed, lost a first-round match in Rosmalen, Netherlands, to Xavier Malisse, 7-6 (3), 6-3. (AP) Article source:...

LeBron James before Game 6 in Miami. James and the Heat were back home trying to extend the N.B.A. finals after falling behind, 3-2, in the series against the San Antonio Spurs. Article source: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/06/19/sports/basketball/NBA-Finals-Game-6.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

For a moment, belief started to seep out of American Airlines Arena as well, until the Heat grabbed it with all their might, steadying themselves and refusing to let go until this wild series was tied once more. LeBron James, his much-debated legacy still intact, posted a triple-double and led a late charge, propelling the Heat to a 103-100 overtime victory...

For most of the game the United States enjoyed most of the possession but lacked the creativity to break down the Honduran defense. The second half was an improved performance, and Jozy Altidore once again proved to be the difference with the game’s only goal — his fourth straight game on the score sheet, a first for an American player. The win also...

Glyn Kirk/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Success has been out of James Blake’s reach lately. EASTBOURNE — James Blake’s tournament may have ended with a 6-2, 6-4 first round defeat to Spanish clay-courter Albert Ramos at Eastbourne on Monday, but these days, Blake is simply happy to still be competing, saying he has finally found an inner peace after 14...

Pitching the first game of a scheduled doubleheader at Turner Field, as a thunderstorm and Wheeler’s much anticipated first start loomed, Harvey secured his status as one of baseball’s most exciting performers, guiding the Mets to a 4-3 victory. And through vivid means, he added credibility to the notion that a no-hitter rests in his future. Rarely does one see...

On the bus, a couple of dozen young men in lurid red shirts, imprinted with white floral patterns, peered out warily. This was the Tahiti’s national soccer team, in Brazil for the Confederations Cup. Ahead lay games against Nigeria, world and European champions Spain, and Uruguay. It is the first time that Tahiti has played a competitive game outside the Oceania...