Real Basketball Moms of Kentucky

By NATE TAYLOR

Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

Michelle Green, holding an outsize photograph of Jordan Green, her son, during a Henry Clay High School scrimmage last month. “I heckle everybody,” she says.

Overaggressive parents hollering from the stands have become a cliché, but some Kentucky moms have turned parental cheering into an art form — and, they hope, a business.

Chang W. Lee/The New York Times

Joe Torre was elected to the Hall of Fame for his managerial career, which included 12 years with Derek Jeter and the Yankees.

On Baseball

Torre Tips Cap on Way to Hall

By TYLER KEPNER

Joe Torre’s calm and reassuring demeanor fronted a burning competitive drive that his Yankees teams shared. And George Steinbrenner’s spending never hurt.

Torre, La Russa and Cox Elected to Hall of Fame

On Baseball

As Miller Is Kept Out, His Fame Only Grows

By MURRAY CHASS

Marvin Miller was not elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday, and it could be considered good news to those who wanted to honor his desire to not be on the ballot.

Outfield Full, Yanks Seek Pitching and Infield Help

By DAVID WALDSTEIN

At the winter meetings, General Manager Brian Manager may try to add a second baseman or third baseman, a starter and a couple of relievers.

Jenrry Mejia is one option for Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson to fill a spot in the rotation. A free-agent pickup is possible, too.

Alderson Considers Best Way to Flesh Out Mets’ Rotation

By TIM ROHAN

Sandy Alderson’s No. 1 need seems to be finding a veteran pitcher for the team’s rotation who is not very expensive, but said he would be hesitant to give a free agent a multiyear deal.

Roy Halladay was 203-105 with an earned run average of 3.38 in 416 career games, including 390 starts.

Citing Back Problems, Halladay Retires After 16 Years and 203 Wins

By TYLER KEPNER

Roy Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, announced his retirement after 12 seasons with Toronto and four with Philadelphia.

Mark Makela for The New York Times

Royce White has spoken out about mental health issues in the N.B.A.

White Is a Player With a Cause, but Without a Team

By SARAH LYALL

Royce White advocated for the N.B.A. to establish a mental health protocol after he was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and though he was waived, he says he is ready to get back in the game.

N.B.A. Roundup

Williams Is Set to Return, and Chandler Is Preparing To

By ANDREW KEH and SCOTT CACCIOLA

Nets point guard Deron Williams is set to play Tuesday against the Celtics, and Knicks center Tyson Chandler hopes to be back before Jan. 1.

Video: New York's Full-Court Bust

Gregory Bull/Associated Press

The Giants have not been out of contention this early since 2004, Eli Manning’s rookie season.

Playing for Now or Future, Giants Face Complications

By BILL PENNINGTON

Their playoff hopes quashed, the Giants face the challenge of assessing talent for next season while winning games for the rest of this one.

Dee Milliner and the Jets found it hard to stop the Raiders’ Marcel Reece, who ran for 123 yards.

Jets Need Consistency and Help to Move On

By BEN SHPIGEL

In beating the Raiders, the Jets’ offense and defense did a role reversal of sorts. But Carolina looms this Sunday as a tougher obstacle to any potential playoff appearance.

N.F.L. Roundup

McCown Hot on Cold Night, And Bears Thump Cowboys

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Bears moved into a tie for first place in the N.F.C. North as Josh McCown threw for four touchdowns and ran for another.

Alfred F. Kelly Jr., president and chief executive of the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee, spoke on Monday about transportation for the game, to be held Feb. 2 in East Rutherford, N.J.

Buses and Trains Are Foundation of Plan to Get Ticket Holders to the Super Bowl

By NATE SCHWEBER

Local organizers say they expect up to 80 percent of those attending the game, in February in New Jersey, to use public transportation.

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Interactive Feature: What’s the Right Call on Fourth Down?

The NYT 4th Down Bot will analyze every fourth down of every N.F.L. game for the remainder of the season.

Video

New York’s Full-Court Bust

The Knicks and Nets have shown that they cannot produce a championship caliber professional basketball team, and William C. Rhoden says it's time the fans stay home.

Luis Scola has given the Pacers an infusion of scoring and toughness.

N.B.A. Game of the Week: Eastern Showdown

By JONAH BROMWICH

The Pacers, who will revive their rivalry with the Heat at home, have made strides since losing to Miami in the conference finals last season.

Multimedia

Slide Show

Photo Replay: Dec. 1-7

Sports can be structured upon strategy, grace and athleticism. At other times, the plan seems to be “leap, clutch, grab, and just hang on tight.”

Graphic

Tale of a Tailspin

The Jets are 5-7 after three straight losses, but their record understates just how far they have fallen.

Higher Unplugged

Video: Snowboarders Hike All Night for Descent

By THE NEW YORK TIMES

In a companion piece to Teton Gravity Research’s “Higher Unplugged” series, the snowboarder Jeremy Jones traveled to the French Alps to join big mountain rider Xavier de Le Rue.

Some of the mitigation techniques used by a team of experts devoted to avalanche prevention at Rosa Khutor, the newly built resort that will host the Alpine skiing and snowboarding events at the 2014 Winter Olympics in February.

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Keeping Avalanches Out of the Games

Some of the mitigation techniques used by a team of experts devoted to avalanche prevention at Rosa Khutor, the newly built resort that will host the Alpine skiing and snowboarding events at the 2014 Winter Olympics in February.