August 14, 2006 Table Of Contents
SI Bonus Section: Golf Plus
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
By E.M. Swift
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.
COMPILED BY Geoff Shackelford
And why it won't take him long to hit 51
By Jim Gorant
Big Play with Mike Lopuszynski
Thank you, USGA, for helping me find a way to play in the Amateur
Air and Space
By Steve Rushin
SI Players: Life On and Off the Field
PRO GOLFER
As told to Lisa Altobelli
Edited by Kostya Kennedy
Tigers 1B
Edited by Kostya Kennedy
Edited by Kostya Kennedy
SI Players: Edge
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 just six-pack abs they want: A solid core can be the difference between becoming a star and losing your job
Features
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 baseball (and we mean that in the best possible way)
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
"Bleu, Blanc, Rouge...France!"
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
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 predicted order of finish for the 24-team tournament, which begins on Aug. 19 and ends on Sept. 3, in Saitama.
By Ian Thomsen
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 lost, careers will be made or broken. It's the unforgiving law of the NFL jungle
By Peter King
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
By Gene Menez
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
By Bill Syken
Enduring his 15th NFL summer, Giants tackle Bob Whitfield dishes on the sights, the sounds and the smells of pro football's dog days
Inside
Overcoming a flat tire, Jimmie Johnson charged back to claim victory at the Brickyard and extend his points lead
By Albert Chen
By Albert Chen
Life of Reilly
By Rick Reilly
Departments
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
By Franz Lidz
In a sport dominated by divas, unassuming Amy Frazier has made her mark at a record 68 majors
One thing to remember if you're planning to cheat in college sports: Be a coach. Otherwise you'll have to pay the price
Four-time Iditarod Champion Susan Butcher 1955--2006
By Mark Bechtel
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
By Adam Duerson
What to watch and watch for
By Chris Mannix
Edited by Mark Bechtel and Stephen Cannella