July 18, 2011 Table Of Contents
LEADING OFF
Inside: THE WEEK IN SPORTS
In a trade market long on contenders and short on confirmed sellers, these players are likely to move by July 31
By Jon Heyman
By Joe Sheehan
So-yeon Ryu outlasted a fellow Korean and five weather delays en route to a surprise win at the U.S. Women's Open
By Rick Lipsey
Andy Roddick's losing Davis Cup effort is only the latest disappointment in a tough year
LEGION OF ARMS
The Legions of Arms Part II: Brotherly Glove
Think it's been a treat to watch the dominance of the Phillies' rotation? You should see what Chooch sees—and know all he knows. The catcher with the nickname that was once (literally) a curse has proved to be a most unexpected blessing
By Gary Smith
JOHN MACKEY 1941--2011
HE GAVE HIS ALL. MAKE IT MATTER
MOTOR SPORTS
BASEBALL
What made Derek Jeter's milestone hit different from his many others? Nothing ... and everything. How a career of greatness was celebrated in a moment of our choosing.
By Joe Sheehan
FICTION
THE SWINGER A FABLE OF MODERN GOLF
GRAND TETON RESCUE
One year ago next week three parties comprising 17 climbers set off to summit the Grand Teton. Within hours one climber was dead and the rest were pinned down by lightning, setting off one of the most harrowing rescues in the mountain's history
By Brad Wieners
Point After
Departments
Thrilling competition in the Women's World Cup has made the soccer world stand up and take notice
By Grant Wahl
A U.S. team shines in a bloody first week
The Nets' Deron Williams signs to play in Turkey. Will other NBAers follow?
By Chris Mannix
By Dan Patrick
Edited by Alexandra Fenwick
Athletes have a checkered history with the sash-wearing set
By Dan Greene