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Roy Blount Jr. is a Vanderbilt grad, but he's not too shaken up by the school's recent decision to dissolve its athletic department and rethink its approach to sports. "Going to Vandy did a lot of...

Trojan HoarseI was disappointed that the cover of your Sept. 8 issue once again gave all the glory to Ohio State (Let's Play, Sept. 8). The most impressive performance at the beginning of this...

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I cannot look at a story on Phil Mickelson's failure to win a major golf tournament without wanting to pluck out my eyes, plunge them repeatedly into a tee box ball washer and screw them,...

SI's Frank Deford offers a modest sitcom proposal

Davis Cup maven Bud Collins on the U.S.'s near slip and hopes for glory

WHY LENNOX LEWIS MAY ONE DAY LOOK UP TO HIMAt 6'9", 280 pounds with an 86½-inch reach, Fields, 28, is believed to be the biggest boxer to hold a title belt. He physically overwhelms his opponents,...

645Passing yards, an NCAA Division II record, by University of Indianapolis quarterback Matt Kohn, in a 59-52 victory over Michigan Tech.

ApologizedFor baring his buttocks to a crowd that included the royal family of Monaco, German pole vaulter Tim Lobinger. After Lobinger's winning 19'4" vault in the World Athletics Final, he...

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Help me out here. In NFL Europe is it true you're only allowed to drive on the left hash mark?

The comedian hosts his fourth celebrity charity hockey game at Boston's FleetCenter on Sept. 28. Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier and current Bruins captain Joe Thornton are among the many stars...

Sportscasters aren't exactly camera shy, a fact that FHM is happily exploiting by turning on-air analysts into pinups. Last year the laddie mag landed CBS's Jill Arrington for a provocative photo...

The Florida-based Athlete Recruiting Service has invited O.J. Simpson to coach in its all-star game for college prospects.

OZZIE GUILLENMarlins third base coach, on the inexplicable (to him) popularity of baseball's richest team: "You go to the moon, and you'll find someone who's a Yankee fan."

Remember when a few fake plants was all a steeplechaser had to contend with? Last week at the 106-year-old Royal Barcelona Polo Club a rider had an inline skater on his tail in an exhibition of an...

SEPT. 26 - OCT. 2

Beyond U.S. Women, Spike in the Ratings

Henry Watson, PITTSBURGHWatson, a sophomore golfer at Villanova, had two holes in one on the front nine of the Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh. He used a five-iron on the par-3 207-yard 3rd...

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EURO PASS: b. the Falcons' Doug Johnson has not played in Europe. The Browns' Holcomb played for Barcelona In 1996, the Bengals' Kitna for Barcelona in '97 and the Rams' Warner for Amsterdam in '98.

Bus StopSteelers running back Jerome Bettis is hauled to the turf by Bengals defensive end Duane demons (92) and linebacker Adrian Ross during Pittsburgh's 17-10 win in Cincinnati on Sunday. The...

That's HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL night in Texas, where the sport is as big as the state itself

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The President discusses Aggies and Horns, his Rangers days and his sports idol

Texans weigh in on sports*

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Wild uniforms, space-age lockers and a stunning win over Michigan: Already the coolest team in college football, Oregon has proved it belongs among the elite

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What's next for the midsized conference that continues to show up the BCS big boys?

This is the season Alex Rodriguez finally wins his first MVP, Barry Bonds collects a record sixth and a 72-year-old is the National League Manager of the Year

1. Alex Rodriguez, SS, Rangers2. Jorge Posada, C, Yankees3. Carlos Beltran, CF, Royals4. Carlos Delgado, 1B, Blue Jays5. Bret Boone, 2B, Mariners6. Nomar Garciaparra, SS, Red Sox7. Miguel Tejada,...

1. Barry Bonds, LF, Giants2. Albert Pujols, LF, Cardinals3. Gary Sheffield, RF, Braves4. Jim Thome, 1B, Phillies5. Javy Lopez, C, Braves6. Mike Lowell, 3B, Marlins7. Jeff Bagwell, 1B, Astros8....

Barry Bonds, who affects a game like no other player, will add to his trophy collection

Tom Verducci's Insider column, every Tuesday at si.com/baseball.

SI also pays tribute to the Most Ridiculous Performances of the baseball season

Her players shaken by the collapse of their pro league, April Heinrichs guided the U.S. to an opening win by drawing on her own difficult past

The Chiefs' Priest Holmes, the NFL's best running back oh the league's hottest team, is finally earning the respect (and cash) he deserves

Michael Silver's Open Mike, every Thursday at si.com.

Bombs and bases on balls: state-of-the-art baseball offense today.¶ Barry Bonds. If the ball is not where he wants it (as every pitcher prays), he sneers. If it is where he wants it—Lord have...

College Football

Claws and EffectLSU resourceful, big-play defense mauled Georgia and put the Tigers squarely in the national-title hunt

Pittsburgh WR Larry Fitzgerald versus A&M FS Jaxson Appel

CLAUSEN'S ENCORE

Bulletproof' BackerAll-Pro linebacker Joey Porter gave the Steelers a big lift just three weeks after suffering a gunshot wound

Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback, every week on si.com/football.

TRADING E-MAIL WITH...Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter

Are the chiefs the best Team in football? Maybe, but before we get starry-eyed about their 3-0 start, let's see if they can beat a good Team on The road. They get their chance on Sunday.

Dr. Z's Inside Football, every week during the season at si.com/football.

Leading ManWith Shannon Stewart at the top of the order, the Twins kicked into gear

MANAGERS IN DANGER