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Part Kid, All Pro Two Years Ago, Kevin Na Quit High School for Tour Life. Any Regrets?
By Chris Lewis
Big Fish, Small Pond At the NEC, Darren Clarke solidified his standing as top Euro
By Gary Van Sickle Alan Shipnuck
Big Play Darren Clarke holed a masterly chip with his three-wood to survive the Monster--Firestone's 16th hole--and set up his victory at the NEC Invitational
By Brad Redding
Lefty Grove Phil Ain't
By Alan Shipnuck
Coming Up
By Sal Johnson
The Wedding Swinger
By Alan Shipnuck
Scorecard Extra
Twinning Team So close they share a toothbrush, the Bryan twins, Bob and Mike, are the world's No. 1 doubles duo
By Jon Wertheim
The Spark Is Back With mainstay Lisa Leslie healthy and peaking, Los Angeles is raring for a WNBA three-peat
By Trisha Blackmar
Burning Busch The phenom of the ARCA circuit, excitable teen Kyle Busch may someday surpass big brother Kurt
By Lars Anderson
Bench Strength A last-minute sub on a team beset by injuries, Chellsie Memmel led the U.S. to its first world title
By Kelli Anderson
Nonpareil in Anaheim Paul Hamm became the U.S.'s first world all-around champion
By Kelli Anderson
Not-So-Gay Life There are many homosexuals in the NFL, says a new tome, but also a strong strain of homophobia
By Bill Syken
Gridiron Grisham The best-selling author winningly draws on his quarterback days
By Bill Syken
Going Long
By Mark Bechtel
Catching Up With...
Boomer and Gunnar Esiason October 4, 1993
By Chris Ballard
Tiger Balm
By Steve Rushin
Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary
Game of Their Life In a state of lacrosse nuts, the diehards battle for glory at the annual Ocean City Classic
By Kostya Kennedy
Jousting, Anyone? Before the glory of Unitas and Ripken, Maryland was a big-time sports wasteland
By Frank Deford
The Poll Marylanders weigh in on sports*
Compiled by Gene Menez
Baseball
Beware The Bats Powered by Javy Lopez, who's having a record-setting season for a catcher, Atlanta is winning not with pitching but with hitting
By Daniel G. Habib Compiled by David Sabino and the Elias Sports Bureau
Remembering Bobby Bonds 1946-2003 He was a player so hounded by expectations that his achievements were never fully appreciated
By Ron Fimrite
More Valuable Than Ever
By Tom Verducci
College Football
On Saturdays He's No Cowboy Rugged Washington quarterback Cody Pickett, the son of a rodeo star, has a chance to lasso the Heisman. But first, bring on the Buckeyes
By Phil Taylor
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NFL Preview
The Marked Man IN ST. LOUIS Embattled Kurt Warner needs a return to MVP form to win back Rams fans and teammates
By Michael Silver
The Gamble IN PHILADELPHIA The Eagles are taking a chance on undersized linebacker Mark Simoneau in a defensive shake-up they hope will finally get them to the Super Bowl
By Peter King
The Hot Seat IN MIAMI An NFL coach on merit, or because he rode Jimmy Johnson's coattails? This season may be Dave Wannstedt's last chance to make his case
By Jeffri Chadiha
Cool Under Fire When a game is on the line, these pros are the best in the business when time is running out
By Paul Zimmerman
NFL Preview 2003
Scouting Reports Can anybody stop the Buccaneers in their bid to win a second consecutive Super Bowl? We don't think so
Dr. Z's Forecast
By Paul Zimmerman
1 Green Bay Packers Another division crown is in the offing, but the defense must show it's championship caliber
By Josh Elliott Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 Minnesota Vikings The lack of a breakaway back could make it hard for Daunte Culpepper to stay out of harm's way
By Josh Elliot Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 Chicago Bears Kordell Stewart is confident he can spark a team that needs him as much as he needs them
By Josh Elliot Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 Detroit Lions Moochmania is just the first positive step on the long road back for a struggling franchise
By Josh Elliot Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
1 Tampa Bay Bucs Uncertainty at running back won't be enough to derail a return trip to the Super Bowl
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 Atlanta Falcons With the franchise quarterback hurt, the Keith Brooking-led defense must carry the load
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 New Orleans Saints Has the defense improved enough to keep this team from stumbling down the stretch (again)?
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 Carolina Panthers Stephen Davis is back home in Carolina and eager to carry his share of the load again
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
1 Philadelphia Eagles The league's most consistent winner puts its running game in the hands of a first-year starter
By Peter King Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 New York Giants The offense is potent, and the special teams are revamped, but can the defense hold its own?
By Josh Elliot Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 Dallas Cowboys Saddled with the NFL's worst offensive backfield, Bill Parcells will have to scramble for solutions
By Peter King Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 Washington Redskins The offense is in the hands of Patrick Ramsey, but for how long? That's the key to the season
By Josh Elliot Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
1 St. Louis Rams Sign of the times: A pair of outspoken former foes have now joined forces with the enemy
By Michael Silver Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 San Francisco 49ers A new coach and his aggressive approach give this aging group hope for one more title shot
By Michael Silver Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 Seattle Seahawks A defense that got run over last season has been revived by the hiring of Ray Rhodes
By Michael Silver Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 Arizona Cardinals The new quarterback talks a good game, but his defensive teammates rarely play one
By Josh Elliot Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
1 Pittsburgh Steelers With three game breakers at wide receiver, look for Tommy Maddox to go over the top
By Peter King Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 Cleveland Browns Butch Davis starts over at linebacker, throwing three second-year players into the lineup
By Peter King Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 Baltimore Ravens A healthy Ray Lewis and the best pass rusher in the draft give a good defense scary potential
By Peter King Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 Cincinnati Bengals With Marvin Lewis calling the shots, the NFL's longest-suffering fans have reason for hope
By Peter King Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
1 Tennessee Titans With Jevon Kearse finally healthy, the defense is ready to, once again, get its freak on
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 Indianapolis Colts It's time for the defense, led by promising linebacker David Thornton, to make a stand
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 Jacksonville Jaguars A new, less dictatorial coach and a fun-loving defensive star have everyone smiling at last
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 Houston Texans David Carr and the NFL's worst offense won't get better until the play improves along the line
By Jeffri Chadiha Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
1 Buffalo Bills Defensive help has arrived for a team and a coach that are facing a make-or-break season
By Paul Zimmerman Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 New England Patriots While the offense stands pat, a rebuilt defense looks to regain that Super Bowl swagger
By Paul Zimmerman Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 Miami Dolphins It's put-up-or-shut-up time for a team loaded with talent and a ready excuse for every failure
By Paul Zimmerman Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 New York Jets A needy defense and an embattled front office look to a prized rookie for immediate relief
By Paul Zimmerman Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
1 Kansas City Chiefs Any improvement in the league's worst defense will send this offensive juggernaut to the top
By Josh Elliot Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
2 Oakland Raiders One of the NFL's oldest teams will rely on three of its youngest players for another crack at glory
By Michael Silver Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
3 Denver Broncos The team's future and Jake Plummer's career hinge on how he performs in a talented lineup
By Michael Silver Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
4 San Diego Chargers The coach is conservative, but all systems are go for David Boston and a newly energized offense
By Michael Silver Projected lineups and PVRs compiled by David Sabino
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Inside Baseball
Mind over Batter A group therapy session of sorts puts the Twins' staff on the road to recovery and the team in the AL Central race
By Albert Chen
Power Hitter Pulls the Plug Shawn Green's Adjustment
By Albert Chen
Who Is This Guy?
By Albert Chen
Tom Verducci's View
By Tom Verducci
Inside College Football
Scary Pair Ell Roberson and Darren Sproles give Kansas State a lethal backfield
By Kelley King
Clarett Sidelined
By Tim Layden
Inside Track And Field
Fast Work Kelli White escaped Marion Jones's shadow and won the world 100 title
By Brian Cazeneuve
Out of the Blocks
By Brian Cazeneuve
Health Nut
By Rick Reilly
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Letters
The Man Who Was Too Good He played his heart out and won a record 14 Grand Slam championships, but nonaficionados never warmed to the genius of Pete Sampras
By S.L. Price Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
Rising Sons A 'new' Japan rules Little League
By Lars Anderson Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
Go Figure
Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
For The Record
Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
The Latest
By Franz Lidz Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
The Show
By Bill Scheft Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
Q & A Andre Agassi
By Richard Deitsch; Andre Agassi Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
The Week In Television
Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
Under Review Unseen Dream Team -- Funny Business
By John O'Keefe Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
Sports Beat
Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
Faces in the Crowd
Edited by Hank Hersch and Mark Bechtel
