Jethro English Jr.’s middle name was “Robert.” Laura English-Robinson said it should have been “Ebenezer.” Her father had mad love for Ebenezer Baptist Church.

The 20-month construction clock began ticking for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington late last month.

SAN DIEGO — Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we for the second time in a row had the good fortune of being at the only dramatic game of the NFL’s playoff weekend, that 17-14 Jets upset of the stumbling, bumbling Chargers at …

SAN DIEGO — Minutes after the Jets cemented the most surprising upset of this N.F.L. season, before travel plans for the American Football Conference championship had been booked, linebacker Bart Scott stood defiant at his locker, mouth running …

The Atlanta Thrashers and Florida Panthers are nearly out of contention for the Southeast Division title, but some recent solid play has both clubs in the thick of the playoff race. Only one team will be able to improve its chances Monday night when …