April 23, 2007 Table Of Contents
SI Bonus Section: Golf Plus
Boo Weekley was the victim of bad fortune at the Honda Classic, the first event of the year to end on a Monday. This time, at the wind-delayed Heritage, the (gale) force was with him
While large swatches of the country shivered, Hilton Head was busting out all over
Howling winds like those at Hilton Head can play havoc with golfers and fans, but only lightning can cripple or kill them
By Franz Lidz
Annika's season is a pain in the neck
By Jim Gorant
By Mark Wood
Why Phil Mickelson must leave his swing coach, Rick Smith
By Tom Patri
SI Players: LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
A Woman in Full
Breaking Story: Money Doesn't Buy Happiness, NBA Titles
It's not just what you score but also what you wear
THE QUESTIONS WITH Jeremy Sowers
INDIANS PITCHER
Hockey's resident button pusher brings his shtick to the U.S.
By Adam Duerson
Hockey's resident button pusher brings his shtick to the U.S.
By Adam Duerson
By Adam Duerson
What to watch and watch for
By Chris Mannix
A Texas lefty learns what a quintet of no-hitters can do for a young hurler's career
By Joe Lemire
A third state title game would add to Daniel Hostetler's family lore
By Bill Syken
Cover Story
Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki are best buddies off the court, but these two leading MVP candidates will not stop battling on the hardwood until one of them takes his team to its first championship
2007 NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW
The Pistons will coast through the East, but they will be no match for the mighty Mavericks in the Finals
NHL PLAYOFFS
In his first trip to the postseason the Penguins' Sidney Crosby got roughed up, wielded his magic stick and delivered a few lessons of his own
Pierre McGuire analyzes the breakout performances and an epic overtime in the opening week
Baseball
Born just a month apart, the Rockies' Matt Holliday and Garrett Atkins think alike, are built alike and--most important as they enter their prime--mash alike
PRO FOOTBALL
While draft hype consumes NFL nation, Wisconsin's Joe Thomas is chilling in Madison, hitting the books and the brats and waiting for life to get even better
By Peter King
Inside
By Jon Heyman
By Tim Layden
Life of Reilly
By Rick Reilly
Departments
Depth of character from Robinson to Rutgers