June 25, 2012 Table Of Contents
GOLF PLUS
Michael Allen, the oldest player in the Open field, has either witnessed or experienced firsthand a lifetime of career-changing victories and soul-crushing defeats at Olympic, his home course. This year's championship had more lessons
A team of teen phenoms—led by a baby-faced assassin—hijacked the U.S. Open
My father and his friend and mentor, Harvey Penick, shared a common bond: Both delighted in helping players understand their swings
By DAVIS LOVE III
SI.com
LEADING OFF
THE MAIL
Inside: THE WEEK IN SPORTS
Throwing a no-hitter isn't easy—but it's more likely when hitters are striking out at a record pace (which isn't necessarily a bad thing)
By Joe Sheehan
After the consensus No. 1 choice, the field is wide open and deep. Here's how the picks will play out on June 28
By Chris Mannix
The best player won't necessarily be the first taken in this week's draft, where even the top prospects are receiving icy receptions
By Sarah Kwak
PIERRE MCGUIRE'S DRAFT FORECAST
U.S. OPEN
NBA FINALS
As the Heat seized an early lead over the Thunder, one thing became clear: The title will go to the team whose star can best close out a game
By Lee Jenkins
The fourth quarter may belong to the closers, but the early moments of these Finals have been shaped by Miami's ever-evolving veteran, Shane Battier
By Ian Thomsen
LOLO JONES
Four years after a misstep cost her Olympic gold, hurdler Lolo Jones is hoping that high-tech training will help her fend off a slew of tough rivals at the U.S. trials
By Sarah Kwak
There's no shortage of story lines as three sports—swimming, track and field, and gymnastics—start their Olympic trials
STANLEY CUP FINALS
In a showdown for purists only, Drew Doughty led L.A. to the title and emerged as the game's best defenseman. But next season he may not get to play
WAR AND PEACE in Jackson's Gym
WAR AND PEACE In Jackson's Gym
THE SOUL OF AMERICA'S FASTEST-RISING SPORT CAN BE FOUND IN A DESERT OCTAGON WHERE MYSTICISM MINGLES WITH DISCIPLINED MAYHEM
POINT AFTER
By Phil Taylor
Departments
By Grant Wahl
The latest doping allegations against Lance Armstrong may be hard to shake
With a radical revamping, Larry Ellison hopes to restore the luster of the America's Cup
By Jim Gorant
What pearls of wisdom Pacman Jones may have to offer
Edited by Alexandra Fenwick
If pitching history is being made, chances are Ted Barrett is in the background
By Joe Lemire
By Dan Patrick
