NYT > Sports Monfils Reaches Open Quarterfinals, Where Djokovic Awaits Gael Monfils beat Richard Gasquet to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals and No. 3 Novak Djokovic beat Mardy Fish. The Fifth Set: Tennis’s Proving Ground The Open has been the stage of dramatic fifth sets: McEnroe-Borg in 1980, Sampras-Corretja in 1996, Agassi-Baghdatis in 2006 and del Potro-Federer last year. Revis and Jets Agree on New Contract The Jets announced early Monday that they have agreed to terms with the All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, who missed all of training camp because he was unhappy with his contract. Americans Breeze Into Quarterfinals Against Overmatched Angola Angola was in trouble from the start as Team USA summoned youthful enthusiasm at the world championships. Orioles 4, Yankees 3: Revived Orioles Beat the Yankees The Orioles continued to show they are a different and improved team under Buck Showalter, beating the Yankees for the second time in a row. An 11-Birdie Finish Leads to Ryder Hopes Charley Hoffman rallied with an 11-birdie finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship and moved to second in the FedEx Cup playoffs. With Texans, Leinart Will Once Again Take a Back Seat In signing with Houston, quarterback Matt Leinart is no closer to a starting job in the N.F.L. N.F.L. Roundup: Roethlisberger Isn’t a Captain; Dixon Is the Starter Ben Roethlisberger was not named a Steelers captain, and Dennis Dixon was named the starting quarterback during his suspension. Nationals 13, Mets 3: Pelfrey Struggles on the Road Again Mike Pelfrey gave up five runs in the fourth innning, one of two big innings the Mets suffered through. White Sox Win Again The White Sox rallied to beat the Tigers in the 10th inning, extending their winning streak to seven. Goal: Real Salt Lake Seeks Record Close to Its Roots The defending M.L.S. champion has run its home unbeaten streak to 22 games, tying the record set by Columbus in 2008 and 2009. Cricket: A Turnaround After an Outburst on Twitter Kevin Pietersen, the struggling former captain of England, made headlines twice in the past week, once for his comments online, and then when he returned to form as a batter. In the Heat of Camp, the Hunger of Faith Minnesota Vikings defensive back Husain Abdullah is a Muslim who fasts during Ramadan, despite the physical demands of the preseason. In Blue Ridge Mountains, a Steady Climb to the Top Tenth-ranked Virginia Tech, which plays No. 3 Boise State on Monday, has succeeded by having faith in Coach Frank Beamer. Weary Ogilvy Figuring Rest Will Improve His Numbers Geoff Ogilvy won the first event of the year, but he has missed almost as many cuts as he has made since then. Uncommon Path Led Russia’s Coach All Over the World Russia Coach David Blatt grew up outside Boston and played at Princeton before moving to Israel and coaching teams throughout Europe. Blue Jays 7, Yankees 3: Rodriguez Back in Lineup, but Other Concerns Persist Alex Rodriguez was in the lineup for the first time since Aug. 20 and beat out a slow groundball for an infield hit. Rockies 4, Padres 2: Stumbling Through Race, Padres Search For Swagger After a 4-2 loss to Colorado, San Diego had its once-commanding lead in the National League West trimmed to a game. Changing Guard, Now Missing a Known Name No. 20 Sam Querrey defeated No. 14 Nicolás Almagro of Spain in straight sets to join Mardy Fish as the only American men in the fourth round. Two-Time Champion and ‘Part Jersey Girl’ There are weeks during the North American hardcourt summer when Kim Clijsters, who advanced to the Open quarterfinals Sunday, retreats to the house she owns in Wall, N.J., with her husband, Brian Lynch. True to Erratic Form, Murray Tumbles Out Early Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters and Rafael Nadal put away what were expected to be tough challengers, but fourth-seeded Andy Murray lost to Stanislas Wawrinka. After Big Shots All Around, Day’s Lead Holds at One Jason Day’s record 17-under-par led Brandt Snedeker in the Deutsche Bank Championship. Dream 81, Liberty 75: Slow Start for Pondexter and Liberty Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points, but the Liberty let too many opportunities slip away in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals. Cricket: Pakistan’s Cricket Team Hit With Fresh Allegations The team held an emergency meeting after The News of the World reported that a fourth player was being investigated over match-rigging allegations. Global Soccer: Europe's Sick Men of Soccer Still Ailing Barely two months after a disappointing World Cup in South Africa, the French, the English and the Italians still struggle with the form, the fitness and the fidelity expected of major soccer nations. Slovenia Routs Australia and Will Face Turkey Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia on Sunday in the Round of 16 at the basketball world championships in Istanbul. Another Death Casts Shadow Over Sport Motorcycle racing endured its second fatal accident in eight days: This time a 19-year-old was killed at the San Marino Grand Prix. Baseball Roundup: Carpenter Helps Keep Hope Alive in St. Louis Chris Carpenter struck out a season-high 11 as the Cardinals beat the Reds, 4-2, to narrow the National League Central gap to seven games. Stewart Tops Edwards for First Win of Year Tony Stewart pulled away from Carl Edwards off the final restart at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jets Release Richardson and Two Others The Jets released the veteran fullback Tony Richardson on Sunday as part of a series of roster moves a day after the team got down to the mandatory 53-player limit. Ted Schulz Wins His First Champions Tour Title at First Tee Open Ted Schulz holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach en route to a two-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Tom Pernice Jr. Tar Heels Assistant Steps Down John Blake, North Carolina’s associate head coach, resigned in the wake of an N.C.A.A. investigation into the program, saying “my presence has become a distraction” to the university. On Baseball: Showalter Has Orioles Racing to the Finish From 2005 through 2009, Baltimore’s record was 47-96 after Aug. 31. But since Buck Showalter took over, the team has become competitive at a time when it usually is collapsing. Sports of The Times: Nation of Individuals Sees Tennis Identity Fade While countries like Spain produce players with similar styles, the United States has struggled to develop young stars. On Basketball: For the W.N.B.A., a Missed Opportunity to Increase Appeal It could be argued the W.N.B.A. made a costly mistake in not implementing a territorial draft to ensure box-office appeal in the markets it deemed most crucial to its success. Golfers Welcome President Obama's Participation President Obama's interest in golf has obviously gone from casual to intense. Five rounds in 10 family vacation days? The pros of the PGA Tour are not surprised. A Sample of Tweets About the Open Twitter observations from Gerry Marzorati and Open fans. Courtside: Understanding the Fifth Set Karen Crouse, who wrote Monday about the psychology behind the fifth set, discusses this concept further for The Times's U.S. Open video series Courtside. Patrick McEnroe Resigns as Davis Cup Captain Patrick McEnroe announced his resignation as the American Davis Cup captain on Monday. Mets' Wright Goes Back to His Roots Mets third baseman David Wright, who is from Chesapeake, Va., said he planned to attend the Virginia Tech-Boise State football game in Landover, Md., after the Mets' day game in Washington. A Special Focus for the Hokies Coach Frank Beamer has made special teams a priority at Virginia Tech. Five and Five: No. 2, Boise State Expectations are high for the Broncos, who face a very tough first game against Virginia Tech. Mangold Expects a New Car From Revis Now that Darrelle Revis is back with the Jets, Nick Mangold wants to collect on a promise: with a new car. Guide to N.F.L. Defenses, Part 1 Each installment of this series will focus on a different aspect of defensive play, using a mix of technical concepts, playbook diagrams and the words and stories of the true characters of the game to bring the art of playing defense alive. Jets Fans Can Exhale: Revis Reaches a Deal Cornerback Darrelle Revis has confirmed that he has reached an agreement with the Jets on a new contract, ending a lengthy holdout. Rays' Baldelli Is Back in Swing of Things Rocco Baldelli began the season as a special instructor in the Tampa Bay Rays' system, and will end it in the thick of a pennant race. Santana Throws Off Mound but Will Miss Start Johan Santana threw off the mound, then later the Mets said he would miss his next start. The rookie Dillon Gee will starter instead on Tuesday at Washington. Rodriguez Returns to Yankees' Lineup Alex Rodriguez was back at third base for the first time since Aug. 20, but Nick Swisher missed his third consecutive game. When Picking Up a Ball May Mean a Penalty It's the final hole of the club championship. Four balls are in play. Only three come to rest in the cup. How many players are penalized? Double Eagle Lifts Singh Into Contention For the second time in two years, a player has scored a double-eagle on the second hole at T.P.C. Boston during the Deutsche Bank Championship. This time it was Vijay Singh. Some Tips for the Fall and Winter Ever wonder if new golf balls bought on sale in September will still be as good as new the following spring or summer? Ever wonder if new balls bought two or three years ago have lost any of their distance or performance capabilities? Liberty to Move to Newark During 3-Year Garden Renovation The Liberty is moving to Newark for the next three seasons while Madison Square Garden is being renovated. For Rubio and N.B.A., Nothing Is Certain The Spanish star Ricky Rubio could come to the United States in 2011, but a looming N.B.A. lockout complicates the situation.