The seeds of the N.F.L. quarterback’s problems, including accusations of sexual assault, were sown long ago.

With the next Winter Olympics more than three years away, Shaun White has returned his attention to skateboarding, where he will compete Friday at the X Games.

In six plate appearances against six pitchers, Alex Rodriguez had one hit, a two-run single that capped the seven-run seventh inning, as his quest for 600 career home runs continued.

Ike Davis hit a three-run homer and R. A. Dickey did not allow a run in eight and a third innings as the Mets won their first series since late June.

The Patriots have turned over many of the players from their glory years, but want to keep quarterback Tom Brady.

The soon-to-be 12-team conference will confront issues over television money and a championship game.

The Nationa League West-leading San Diego Padres obtained infielder Miguel Tejada and a little more than $1 million from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.

The Baltimore Orioles have hired Buck Showalter to be their manager. Showalter’s first game will be Tuesday night at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels.

Stephen Strasburg went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.

Phil Hughes should surpass his 2009 total for innings on Friday, but the Yankees are expected to limit him to 170 to 175.

R. A. Dickey’s past two starts have pushed his evolving relationship with Jerry Manuel to the fore.