February 22, 2010 Table Of Contents
GOLF PLUS
If I had my way, every PGA Tour pro would have to play in the Clambake
LEADING OFF
Inside: THE WEEK IN SPORTS
With the awards races all yawners, SI is handing out its own first-half trophies. The envelopes, please....
By Chris Mannix
Fifth-year senior Kelsey Griffin has led the undefeated Nebraska women's program to its greatest season
By Seth Davis
Even without a salary cap, most franchises will be frugal when the free-agent signing period kicks off
By Peter King
Vancouver 2010
After a somber start the Olympics were revitalized by the action on the slopes. Downhiller Bode Miller and snowboardcross ace Seth Wescott rode the wave
By Tim Layden
SPEED: A WAY OF LIFE, AND DEATH
After a fatal crash, the luge track was shortened for the sliders' safety. They weren't that grateful
By Phil Taylor
A rededicated Hannah Kearney overcame Canada's moguls favorite to give the U.S. its first gold medal
A boarder named Birdie shows that her country's winter ambition is no pipe dream
By S.L. Price
Broadcasting major sports events, that is, at least the way Al Michaels and Bob Costas do it. Neither is getting them in the same room, but NBC has both hosting the Vancouver Games. Do you believe in miracles?
MOTORSPORTS
BASEBALL
By Ben Reiter
SEATTLE BASKETBALL
THE EMERALD CITY PRODUCES SOME OF THE NATION'S BEST BASKETBALL PLAYERS, A PROUD FRATERNITY WHOSE ALUMNI IN THE NBA ARE DEDICATED TO MENTORING YOUNGER TALENTS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
Point After
Departments
Say Hey! Willie's Finally Found Joy
Willie Mays has brought so much happiness. At last he's allowing himself to savor it
The most gallant race for U.S. skiing great Jimmie Heuga was against MS
Again, a Potential Game Changer
Ed O'Bannon's suit may let athletes share in the NCAA's merchandising proceeds
For more than stats Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas are locks for Cooperstown
By Tom Verducci
By Dan Patrick
The feds nail a sports-oriented financial firm
Edited by Elizabeth McGarr
By Peter King