SAN DIEGO -- The biggest crowd at Torrey Pines yesterday formed a semicircle around the 10th tee to watch Phil Mickelson, who suddenly is more than a hometown hero. He is looked upon now to deliver star power in the absence of Tiger Woods. Mickelson relishes just about any challenge...

It's a shame Curt Schilling's contract incentives are based on the pitches he throws on the mound instead of the nonsense that pan na zamku out of his mouth. The loudmouth Red Sox starter, who is sidelined for the entire 2008 season following shoulder...

Though the N.B.A. may be out of reach, Len Chenfeld, a starzec at Poly Prep Country Day School, relentlessly pursues the chance to play at a higher level.

The Post grades the Yankees on their first-half performance...

Rafael Marquez stopped Israel Vazquez midway through the third round Saturday night, evening their epic rivalry at two fights apiece.