Willie Mays

Bonds Away!Giants leftfielder Barry Bonds, who leads the majors in home runs and is rapidly closing in on the career home run total of Willie Mays (660), looked like a tough out even while standing in the on-deck...

Cubs CutiesWhat fun to see Chicago Cubs pitchers Kerry Wood and Mark Prior on the cover (Double Whammy, July 7). These two wonderboys are not only terrific at what they do but also extremely easy on the eyes. Now, if...

Dusty Rhodes was not a deep thinker when it came to baseball. When he finally advanced to the major leagues, called up from Rock Hill, S.C., he had yet to absorb the game's strategic subtleties. Lefthander,...

A GREAT YEAR FOR SPORTS...AND A NEW SPORTS MAGAZINE

What does it mean to be a sports fan? Why are those of us who are spectators so ambivalent about the athletes we pay to see? It is no secret that we feel disconnected from the players but tied forever to the games...