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December 17, 2007 Table Of Contents
SI Fantasy Plus
David Sabino projects the top picks of next year's fantasy draft
By David Sabino
WE LIKE THE MATCHUP
WE DON'T LIKE THE MATCHUP
SI Players: LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
A British invasion livened up Vegas. So what if Ricky Hatton got pounded?
By Jim Trotter
As baseball's winter meetings ended, SI asked an executive from each team for a one-word assessment of his club
The tennis star just released her own clothing line, EleVen, available at Steve & Barry's stores
By Adam Duerson
With the NBA's brightest star leading the way, sports and entertainment synched up in '07
Has the perceived need to appeal to women—and overseas markets—doomed the sports flick?
By Adam Duerson
Friday Night Lights shows there are places in America where life and high school football are the same
An affecting memoir, tales of front-office intrigue and a bracing bio made it the year of the football book
A West Virginia lawyer produces the NFL's go-to site
Peripherals now matter as much as software
By Jacob Luft
What to watch and watch for
By Sarah Kwak
PRO FOOTBALL
Overlooked in discussions about the NFL's best backs, a healthy Fred Taylor has joined the 10,000-yard club and helped spark the Jaguars' dash for the playoffs
By Lee Jenkins
After Steelers safety Anthony Smith opened his mouth, the Patriots made a statement of their own
By Damon Hack
BASEBALL
Everyone knew Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis were leaving Florida, but for Detroit? Here's how the deal went down and what it means for the rest of the American League. (Bad news)
By Tom Verducci
PRO BASKETBALL
One plays with energy and expressiveness, the other is Mr. Cool. But third-year floor generals Chris Paul and Deron Williams both have the NBA abuzz over who is superior
KEVIN EVERETT
Three months after a paralyzing spinal injury, the Buffalo tight end is making big strides thanks to aggressive medical care, his indomitable will—and a gutty call by his surgeon
By Tim Layden
Inside
By Jim Trotter
By Peter King
By Seth Davis
