May 14, 2007 Table Of Contents
SI Players: LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Sorenstam at the stove
By Dustin Goot
Players stuck on the loneliest number
First-rate sports films surfaced at the Tribeca Festival
By Adam Duerson
As told to Chris Mannix
Roger Clemens asked for the moon, and the Yankees, because they could, said O.K.
By Tom Verducci
Preventing a common sports injury
By Ben Reiter
Mothers get a Day—and a baseball card—in Washington
THE QUESTIONS WITH Juan Pierre
DODGERS CF
The NHL and NBA are happy to fill seats with famous fans
By Adam Duerson
The actor (Munich) stars as a poker player in Lucky You
What to watch and watch for
By Chris Mannix
By Joe Lemire
Selling the home of an athlete's dreams can be a nightmare
An energy-boosting chemical in red wine could improve endurance
SI Bonus Section: Golf Plus
Shaking off his Masters disaster, Tiger Woods rode a hot putter to victory at what has become one of the top nonmajors on Tour, the Wachovia Championship
Facing the end with few regrets, an avid golfer recounts sweet shots and lessons learned during a lifetime on the links
Faldo goes to the ladies over the Tour
By Jim Gorant
By Mark Wood
The criticism of Rick Smith is unfair and inaccurate
By Jason Guss
NBA PLAYOFFS
Sorry, Pistons, but the NBA title will be decided in the Western Conference semifinal between the Suns and the Spurs, two teams with more in common than you might think
Horse Racing
Unsung Calvin Borel had the ride of his life as Street Sense rallied to win the Kentucky Derby, validating the unconventional moves of an owner and trainer
By Tim Layden
Tennis
In a loopy run-up to the French Open and Wimbledon, No. 1 Roger Federer and No. 2 Rafael Nadal played an exhibition on a half-grass (Federer's favorite) and half-clay (Nadal's specialty) surface. Advantage ... Nadal?
BOXING
The two most compelling boxers of their time. A $19 million gate. Jack and J-Lo. Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s victory over Oscar De La Hoya had everything boxing could want--except for the thrills inside the ring that could revive this sagging sport
NHL PLAYOFFS
Can You Win a Cup with This Guy?
Don't dismiss Anaheim's undersized Andy McDonald. He's not a prototypical top-line center, but his grit and firepower have him wired to battle Detroit in the conference finals
An offensive wiz, Ottawa's strapping Jason Spezza has thrown himself into playing defense
BASEBALL
By Tom Verducci
Inside
By Jon Heyman
By Peter King
Life of Reilly
By Rick Reilly