February 18, 2008 Table Of Contents
SI Bonus Section: Golf Plus
Steve Lowery, injured and out of it in 2007, wasn't the only veteran pro at Pebble Beach looking to rejuvenate his career in '08
Hoch storms the Champions tour
By Jim Gorant
As a Tour volunteer since 1948, I've seen the heart of the game
By Phyllis Wade
SI Players: LIFE ON AND OFF THE FIELD
How America's top steroid cop got Roger Clemens in his sights
For the Bengals, two Palmers are better than one
As told to Lisa Altobelli
An ex-NFL star makes his Off-Broadway debut
By Adam Duerson
By Adam Duerson
What to watch and watch for
By Sarah Kwak
By Sarah Kwak
Dan Patrick
By Dan Patrick
Suggestions for Spicing Up NBA All-Star Saturday
By Dan Patrick
NBA MIDSEASON REPORT
The Hornets have created the buzz so far, but there are nine (nine!) high-caliber teams in the Western Conference, and only one will be left standing
With its plodding new pickup in surprisingly good shape, fast-breaking Phoenix believes that it can complete its run for a title
SI's midseason awards have a decidedly Boston flavor
By Ian Thomsen
Some names have changed from SI's preseason picks, but the last team standing remains the same
By Ian Thomsen
The chemistry of the new-look Suns will draw plenty of interest, but here are three other situations to keep an eye on
By Ian Thomsen
BASEBALL
There is a star under a steroids-related FBI investigation and it's not Roger Clemens. It's Miguel Tejada, who nonetheless remains an untainted hero in his native Dominican Republic
BASKETBALL
Unbeaten Memphis has climbed to No. 1 using the Dribble-Drive Motion offense, a relentless and innovative attack that's all the rage among teams at all levels, from high school to the pros
By Grant Wahl
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
As college coaches and fans across the nation waited, quarterback Terrelle Pryor, the most coveted recruit in the land, decided not to make a decision
The 10 freshmen who will immediately make their mark
By Joe Lemire
Quarterbacks who not only possess pinpoint accuracy but also can run over a linebacker are becoming all the rage
By Andy Staples
HOCKEY
In an Inuit region of the Canadian subarctic, former NHL player (and trained rocket scientist) Joé Juneau is changing the world ... one slap shot at a time
2008 NASCAR PREVIEW
Driving for a powerhouse team and with a fresh outlook, NASCAR's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., plans to give his fans a lot more to cheer about
Riding high after two straight Cup titles, Jimmie Johnson isn't going to let a new teammate get in the way of a third
WITH A NEW CUP SEASON REVVING UP THIS WEEKEND, NASCAR'S "BACK TO BASICS" CAMPAIGN COMES DOWN TO ONE FACTOR: THE MEN BEHIND THE WHEEL (AS IT SHOULD)
By Mark Beech
On Sunday at Daytona the nine-month, 36-race charge for the Sprint Cup gets started. Here's how the top teams stack up in their all-out quest for the checkered flag
Inside
Pierre McGuire's In the Crease
Point After
By S.L. Price