One week into their first training camp under Bill Laimbeer, the New York Liberty are full of excitement and optimism.
When 50-year-old Roger Clemens pitches for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday night, he'll join a line of athletes who competed when they were closer to their getting their AARP cards than being in their physical prime.

Awvee Storey is a familiar presence on the Verizon Center practice court. Years ago, he was guarding his NBA teammates Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. Today, he's running drills with Mystics guards Jasmine Thomas and Shannon Bobbitt.
The two coaches stalked up and down the sideline in Game 1 of the WNBA finals, barking out instructions to players, snapping at officials and calling the shots at the game's most crucial moments.
The Washington Mystics announced Tuesday the addition of guard/forward Sequoia Holmes and forward Angel Robinson to the Mystics roster. Both are currently playing in Europe.
Although only 28 years old, several of Nikki Teasley's Washington Mystics teammates joke about her being an "old lady."
Although only 28 years old, several of Nikki Teasley's Washington Mystics teammates joke about her being an "old lady."
The Washington Mystics would like to pretend they are undefeated. Mystics coach Tree Rollins wrote 0-0 on the board earlier this week, hoping his team could start the second half of the season with a clean slate.
The Washington Mystics would like to pretend they are undefeated. Mystics coach Tree Rollins wrote 0-0 on the board earlier this week, hoping his team could start the second half of the season with a clean slate.