Champions League: Fenerbahce Ahead and Liverpool Even

Fenerbahce defeated Chelsea, 2-1, in Istanbul and Liverpool earned a crucial 1-1 draw away at Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

Sports of The Times: Striking an Unlikely Friendship

What is intriguing about the relationship between Terrell Owens and Andy Roddick is Owens’s connection to rising young stars searching for the secret of breaking through.

N.F.L. Notebook: Goodell Raises Pressure on Ex-Patriots Employee

N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell said he will run out of patience at some point while waiting to Matt Walsh to reveal what he knows about New England’s videotaping practices.

Redskins Are the New Adventure for Zorn

Jim Zorn has taken the sizable step from being the quarterbacks coach of the Seattle Seahawks to head coach of the Washington Redskins over the course of the last few months.

Champions League: Ronaldo Sparks Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic header in the 39th minute highlighted Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over AS Roma Tuesday in the first leg of the European Champions League quarterfinals.

Patriots Were Questioned on Videotaping Claims

The league is investigating allegations that a former Patriots employee had videotaped a the St. Louis Rams’ walk-through before the 2002 Super Bowl.

Soccer Notebook: Altidore’s Talent Commands European Clubs’ Attention

Jozy Altidore’s selection is perhaps the best in the miserable draft history of the Red Bulls franchise, and perhaps the last, best vestige of an otherwise forgettable 15-game Mo Johnston era.

Patriots’ Owner Defends His Team

Robert K. Kraft, the chairman of the Patriots, said he was eager for the N.F.L. to talk to a former employee who has intimated that he has evidence of the team’s videotaping practices.

M.L.S. Opens; Galaxy Falls

Christian Gomez scored on a penalty kick and the Colorado Rapids beat David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.

Soccer Roundup: Ex-Chelsea Coach Denies He Was in Milan for Interview

José Mourinho, the former coach of Chelsea of the English Premier League, said on Saturday the he had not gone to Milan and was not close to signing a deal with Serie A leaders Inter.

American Teenager Becomes Popular Star in Brazil

Leah Lynn Gabriela Fortune, a 17-year-old who speaks very little Portuguese and goes to school in the United States, is attracting a lot of attention as a member of Brazil’s under-20 squad.

Gipp Lawsuit Is Dismissed, but an Appeal Is Planned

The decision by a Michigan judge to dismiss a lawsuit over the exhumation the remains of George Gipp did nothing to quiet the main parties on either side of the case.

Giants and Redskins Will Open the N.F.L. Season

The Giants are expected to begin the defense of their Super Bowl championship at Giants Stadium against the Washington Redskins on Thursday, Sept. 4.

M.L.S. Looks to Latin America to Lift Its Game

Rather than depending on fading European stars, U.S. soccer teams are now finding much affordable talent south of the border.

France 1, England 0: Beckham Marks a Century With a Yellow Card

England lost to France Wednesday in a friendly match that saw David Beckham make his 100th appearance for the national team.

France 1, England 0: Beckham Marks a Century With a Yellow Card

England lost to France Wednesday in a friendly match that saw David Beckham make his 100th appearance for the national team.

United States 3, Poland 0: Set Plays Give U.S. Definitive Victory

Carlos Bocanegra and Oguchi Onyewu headed in Landon Donovan’s service, and Eddie Lewis scored a second-half free kick to defeat Poland in an exhibition game Wednesday in Krakow.

Videotaping Could Influence Meeting

The undercurrent of much of next week’s annual N.F.L. owners meeting will be about protecting the integrity of the game.

Porter and the Jaguars: A Lesson in Free Agency

With so few premier free agents hitting the market each year, teams often are left to try to make a splash with someone else’s castoffs.

Extra Time: U.S. Women Go on Attack for Top Ranking

The United States women’s national team is back sitting on top of the world, No. 1 in the latest FIFA rankings, after winning the Algarve Cup earlier this month in Portugal.