August 10, 2009 Table Of Contents
GOLF PLUS
Who's Most Likely to Win The PGA Championship and Why
The brilliance of Fred Funk, a Shark sighting, an unlikely underdog, a hero's welcome for old Tom and crazy crowds made for the best U.S. Senior Open in a decade
Racial profiling on the golf course may not be what you think it is
LEADING OFF
Inside: THE WEEK IN SPORTS
A wave of records fell at the worlds in Rome, but changes are coming that are going to slow things down
A victory next week in Mexico City would cap a stellar summer for U.S. defensive star Oguchi Onyewu
By Grant Wahl
Don't let the Phillies' addition of Cliff Lee, however excellent, fool you: The Dodgers remain the class of the NL
By Joe Sheehan
PABLO SANDOVAL
In Praise of Men Who Swing from the Heels (And Transform Franchises While They're at It)
Lincecum and Cain and pray for rain? Not anymore. The Giants, the game's most surprising contender, have finally found an everyday star who can light up a clubhouse—as well as opposing pitchers—in Pablo Sandoval
By Lee Jenkins
PRO FOOTBALL
From coast to coast, NFL training camps are in full swing, with coaches scheming for the season and players battling for respect, redemption or a place on the roster. SI visits five hot spots where the pressure will be intense
By Peter King
By Peter King
By Jim Trotter
By Jim Trotter
By Peter King
PREVIEW
Tom Brady's back—should you take him? How about the transplanted T.O.? Or a rookie running back? SI's guru ranks the picks at every position.
By David Sabino
By David Sabino
By David Sabino
By David Sabino
By David Sabino
By David Sabino
By David Sabino
By Gary Smith
Point After
Departments
Here's a first in the Steroid Era: a cuddly star turned culprit
The Canucks are coming! The NCAA welcomes its first Canadian school
By Joe Lemire
Getting an insider's look at a Yankees icon
Shaq's pop-in and Roddick's aces: the week in weird wagers
Odd autograph requests
What smart fans should do this week
He starred in Fast & Furious, out now on DVD and on iTunes
As told to Sarah Kwak
By Dan Patrick
SI's fearless NFL expert opines on all the latest news, buzz and inside information. This is just a taste of what you'll get online.
By Peter King
