October 8, 2007 Table Of Contents
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Can these newly promoted quarterbacks energize your lineup?
By Adam Duerson
By David Sabino
By Adam Duerson
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How the U.S. Took One For The Team
In 2011 the Presidents Cup will return to Australia, where a later date could be a problem—again—for the Americans
Davis Love has a major problem
By Jim Gorant
By Tom Patri
A platinum ball and a random drawing lead to a close encounter with the world's No. 1
By Jim Riedel
SI Players: LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Should a U.S. World Cup player suffer for criticizing her coach?
By Mark Bechtel
Orlando Cabrera ... Unsung Angel
As told to Melissa Segura
By Tim Layden
Can the kid from Mancini's hometown save boxing?
By Chris Mannix
The Indians are a well-oiled machine
TITANS CB
A former Hofstra receiver makes Madden go
By Adam Duerson
John Grisham
What to watch and watch for
By Sarah Kwak
BASEBALL
In a riveting final weekend, the streaking Phillies earned the right to host the even hotter Rockies in the playoffs, and Jimmy Rollins put the finishing touches on his case for the NL MVP
By Tom Verducci
Joba Chamberlain has taken New York in a blaze of glory, his success traced to a nurturing father who used his own tortured youth, Native American roots and some lessons in humility to fan the flame inside his son
By Gary Smith
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
With his brother documenting his every move, Cal wideout DeSean Jackson has developed into the most feared gamebreaker in the nation, as Oregon learned on a Saturday full of upsets
By Phil Taylor
PRO FOOTBALL
Brett Favre was expected to break Dan Marino's career touchdown mark this year—but not while leading the unbeaten Packers to first place in the NFC North. He'll need help to keep them there
By Peter King
NHL Preview 2007-08
After nine years of establishing himself as a superior passing center and a league MVP, Joe Thornton is ready to be the clutch goal scorer and leader who can bring the Stanley Cup to San Jose
From phenoms to grand experiments: Answers to the essential questions
Mix scary speed, spooky intuition, steely nerves and the most potent shots you can find. . . . Add ice
The Rangers and the Sharks will put last year's agonizing second-round losses behind them and face off in the finals
By Sarah Kwak
Inside
By Jim Trotter
By Joe Lemire
Life of Reilly
By Rick Reilly
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