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In its 2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Issue, Sports Illustrated Presents mistakenly illustrated a story about Hall of Fame inductee Rayfield Wright of the Dallas Cowboys with a...

When he was a pitcher for the Pirates, Jerry Reuss examined the media pass pinned to my chest and said, "Working Press? That's kinda like jumbo shrimp." He was right. Sportswriters get paid to sit...

One thing to remember if you're planning to cheat in college sports: Be a coach. Otherwise you'll have to pay the price

Susan Butcher was once asked how she could keep the names of all 150 of her sled dogs straight. "It's easy when you know them," she said. "Like having 150 kids." Butcher--who died last week of...

Won By Glidemaster, the $1.5 million Hambletonian for 3-year-old trotters, in a stakes-record time of 1:51.1. The colt, driven by John Campbell, went off at 7--1 odds less than two weeks after...

1 Native Indonesians who have played in the majors--Indians reliever Tom Mastny, who was born in Borneo and made his big league debut on July 30.

Cyclist Floyd Landis and Justin Gatlin's coach attempt damage control

The NBC and TNT NASCAR analyst, 65, won 21 races in his career as a driver, including the 1975 Daytona 500

On a list of body parts Jenna Jameson is known for, her arm wouldn't rank near the top. But the adult film veteran and best-selling author (How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale)...

A parade of 17 show-jumping motorcyclists--now that would be a trick. But motocross rider Travis Pastrana, 22, pulled off something equally impressive at X Games 12 in Los Angeles, where he nailed...

Steelers fans gave linebacker Clark Haggans an ovation when he exited a port-a-potty at training camp.

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You already knew that Tony Stewart, the feudin', cussin' two-time Nextel Cup champ, had an animal side--he recently flipped the bird at a fellow driver while travelling 200 miles an hour--but he...

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Jumping routines. Resistance bands. Yoga. In an ongoing workout series that begins with this week's look at 49ers safety Tony Parrish, SI will show how NFL players toughen their cores. It's not...

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Tony Parrish

Parrish doesn't stick to a strict schedule, but he does eat every three to four hours--and he has a definite sweet tooth. Here's a sample of his typical meals.

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has put up some filthy numbers in 2006, proving he's more than just another pretty face in an ugly uniform. In fact, he's SI's choice as the dirtiest player in...

For a photo gallery of the 10 biggest dirt dogs in baseball, go to SI.com/baseball.

These dirt dogs have some valuable tangibles to go along with their intangibles

Record-setting 17-year-old Katie Hoff led a new wave of Americans who made a splash at the nationals and are ready to reestablish the U.S. as the world's No. 1 women's team

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Led by longtime pals Boris Diaw and Tony Parker, a young and colorful French team could deliver a surprise at next week's world championships

For more on Team USA's run to the world championships in Japan, go to SI.com/nba.

Rededicated after a sixth-place finish at the last FIBA World Championship, the U.S. will be a heavy favorite in Japan, with any of seven other teams in contention for a medal. Here's SI's...

Tom Brady is secure; so is Reggie Bush. But in 32 camps across the country, hundreds of lesser-known players are fighting for their football lives. Over the next three weeks jobs will be won or...

For training camp postcards from SI writers, plus extensive photo galleries, go to SI.com/nfl.

 

Veterans pitted against rookies, incumbents battling up-and-comers: Here are 32 other sizzling training-camp competitions that will have to be settled before the season begins

A surprise rookie makes a run past Tatum Bell and Ron Dayne for the Broncos' tailback job

Texans Jason Babin and Antwan Peek hunger for a move from linebacker to Mario Williams's linemate

In the battle for the Giants' No. 3 wideout spot, Tim Carter feels the heat from Smurflike draft pick Sinorice Moss

A banged-up vet and a strong-legged rookie line up to succeed New England's most famous foot

Opportunity knocks for two recent second-round draft picks in the Browns' defensive backfield

Enduring his 15th NFL summer, Giants tackle Bob Whitfield dishes on the sights, the sounds and the smells of pro football's dog days

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Overcoming a flat tire, Jimmie Johnson charged back to claim victory at the Brickyard and extend his points lead

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The Red Sox moved quickly to replace catcher Jason Varitek, who is out until at least early September with a partially torn ligament in his left knee, making a waiver deal with Baltimore to get...

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CAN THE YANKEES COUNT ON CHIEN-MING WANG DOWN THE STRETCH? One reason New York had surged into first place in the AL East was the pitching of Wang, a 26-year-old righthander who at week's end had...

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Grab some Gore-Tex and this nine-holer in a Belizean rain forest

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Thank you, USGA, for helping me find a way to play in the Amateur

Forget the old warhorses; the U.S. Ryder Cup team needs some fresh blood.

This year was supposed to be all about the kids, but in the final major it was Sherri Steinhauer, another veteran, making all the right moves

When it comes to the largest concentration of classic courses in America, the Second City is second to none. Here are the best of the best in Golftown U.S.A.

His death in 2002 did not completely silence the unique voice of Million Dollar Baby author F.X. Toole

Doug Brocail has had two angioplasties in '06--and he's back pitching in the bigs

Fourteen-year-old Chloe Sutton is making waves in the newest Olympic sport, open-water swimming

In a sport dominated by divas, unassuming Amy Frazier has made her mark at a record 68 majors

In addition to Frazier, here are five other players unlikely to act their advanced age at the U.S. Open, which begins on Aug. 28.