Clemens had concluded his storied career in undistinguished fashion

Clemens' 10-week trial was the culmination of a saga that began in December 2007, when the Mitchell Report accused Clemens of using steroids and human growth hormone.

Clemens had concluded his storied career in undistinguished fashion two months before the Mitchell Report was released. After signing a $28 million contract to come out of retirement, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner went 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA for the Yankees, then gave up three runs in 2? innings in his only playoff start.

The path to Clemens' return, Smithsaid, was laid by conversations the pitcher had with Skeeters manager Gary Gaetti, the former major league third baseman who served as the Astros hitting coach from 2004-2006. Clemens pitched for the Astros during those years.

Cameras are mounted on the bows of sailboats

Cameras are mounted on the bows of sailboats, so we get close-ups along with shots from helicopters and motor boats. We even get great graphics that show wind direction and sailing tactics.

Those small-boat sailors, in the Lasers and 49ers, must have incredible stomach and leg muscles. How they hike out, rear-ends skimming the sea, arching as far as they can get on trapezes. I watched the 49er boats race Monday, two men per boat, and they were as synchronized as swimmers in the pool, in unison as they tacked or came about.

After watching the United States vs. Canada semifinal game in soccer Monday, a 4-3 U.S. win, I have to agree with this tweet:

Officials gave the board a cursory briefing weeks later

Yet last year, when the first news reports were published of a criminal investigation into Mr. Sandusky, saying that Mr. Spanier and other officials had testified before a grand jury, only one trustee insisted that Mr. Spanier tell the board about it. Officials gave the board a cursory briefing weeks later, with Mr. Spanier assuring them that the problem was minor and the trustees not demanding more, Mr. Freeh reported.

He cited the university's tendency to prize loyalty, promote people from within and keep them for decades, and "a resistance to seeking outside perspectives" as part of the problem. 

Federer has known Benneteau since he was 12

Federer outlasted Benneteau, seeded 29th, with his consistency, his aggressiveness and his superior fitness, but also with his mental fortitude. Federer had fallen behind by two sets to none several times before, and on Friday he coolly recovered to win, 4-6, 6-7 (3), 6-2, 7-6 (6), 6-1.

Federer has known Benneteau since he was 12, when they played in a tournament in France. They have remained friendly over the last 18 years, and after they shook hands and embraced at the net, Benneteau told him that he hoped Federer would win the title.

If Federer fulfills Benneteau's wish, he will capture his first Grand Slam since the Australian Open in January 2010. 

Dickey set the Mets' consecutive scoreless innings record of 32 2/3

"We had a shot at a no-hitter, my pitcher never had a no- hitter, so you give it a shot," Collins said today in a news conference at Citi Field in New York. "That's the process. We didn't win it; we didn't expect to win it."

Wright said it was "a little awkward when the team wants an error on its own player."

Collins disagreed.

"It wasn't awkward at all, David normally makes that play," the manager said. "What the heck do we have to lose? It's no slap at David Wright."

With the win, Dickey set the Mets' consecutive scoreless innings record of 32 2/3, passing Jerry Koosman's 1973 mark.

Anybody who has spent five minutes around Watson

Asked how he will deal with the spotlight's added glare, Watson said: "Just make up more stuff. Just lie a little bit. They'll fall for it. Start giving p.c. answers and then they won't want to talk to me."

He was kidding. Anybody who has spent five minutes around Watson knows political correctness is not in his repertoire. On the course, he loves to hook shots for the thrill of the recovery, but off it he is a straight shooter.

"I'm just Bubba from Bagdad, Florida," Watson said. "Small town. Play golf because I love the game of golf. I play golf because it's fun. Every day is different."

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Eric O’Flaherty escaped the jam by striking out Chris Snyder

Eric O'Flaherty escaped the jam by striking out Chris Snyder to end the inning.

Pinch-hitter Eric Hinske drove in an insurance run with a single in the eighth inning that made it 6-4.

Houston had a chance to tie in the ninth, but Johnson grounded into a double play with runners on first and second and nobody out before Snyder grounded to third to end it.

"I let them off the hook a little bit," Johnson said. "It was a bad night. This one is on me. I had a bunch of guys on base when I was hitting, and I didn't come up with the big hit. I'll take this one."