Article snippet: A forward at Northeastern and a guard at Oregon are in their mid-20s and still playing. By TIM CASEY Financial fair-play rules forced a change in club strategy, one that has had some unexpectedly happy results. By RORY SMITH The backup goalkeeper for Sutton, Wayne Shaw, said he knew about a bet on whether he’d have a pie during the match and had eaten because of it. By VICTOR MATHER “The goal, when I took my break of six months, was doing this for the next couple years, not just for one tournament,” Federer said. By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY The Houston police say the value was determined by the complainant, who is listed as the Patriots quarterback. By VICTOR MATHER The extravagant golfer at 50 is beloved by fans awed by his refusal to stop living large. But he hopes a slow start on the senior scene is only a period of adjustment. By ADAM SCHUPAK With a trade that cost very little, New Orleans is suddenly looking like the team that best exploits Golden State’s weaknesses. By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN After averaging 41 home runs and 126 R.B.I. in three seasons overseas, Thames signed a lucrative deal to return to the major leagues. ... Link to the full article to read more