Photographers, cameramen battle the elements

Inclement weather can produce epic playoff games. How do the people who bring us the action handle the elements?

...was stunning as usual at the Arby's Action Sports Awards in November in Burbank, Calif

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Terrell Owens says he'll play. But will he?

Move over, Joan and Melissa

Page 2's Dan Shanoff hands out the awards that matter most at the ESPYs -- the honors for the best-dressed celebs.

Out of their minds

Page 2's Eric Immerman imagines what you might overhear behind the scenes of the ESPY Awards ceremony.

Fantasy football preview

You're getting a 2007 fantasy football preview for three reasons: 1. Because my East Coast draft already happened and I have the No. 1 pick in my Wes...

Thinking about the NBA playoffs while web surfing

All right, we're pulling out all the stops today: NBA playoff thoughts, reader e-mails, follow-ups to last Friday's mailbag, some weekly links ... it'...

Nowitzki's career is on the clock

Dirk Nowitzki was outscored by Maurice Ager. Dirk Nowitzki didn't attempt a shot from closer than 13 feet. Dirk Nowitzki got dunked on by Matt Barnes....

Sorry, Dirk, you're no MVP

We're headed for the most awkward moment in NBA history within the next 10 days. Here's how it will play out: (We see Jim Gray, David Stern and Dir...

One big-time tank battle, and lots more

...Boston starters: Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Delonte West, Rajon Rondo. Bench players who should see action: Bassy Telfair, Leon Powe, David Noel, Ruben Patterson, Dan Gadzuric, Allan Ray. Coaches: Doc Rivers (career record...

A fan's notes: Gus, Kevin, more

The Gus Johnson Question has turned into one of the defining sports questions in life. Where you stand says more about you than you'd think, just like it...

The Sports Gal's picks

Before we get to the Sports Gal's picks, here are some relevant links...sounds like the ideal venue for his first action movie when he becomes the next Shaft -- there...

Running with the Celtics

After the Celtics inexplicably rolled off a four-game win streak and fell two games behind Memphis for pole position in the Durant/Oden Sweepstakes, I...

Hooked on hoops

Some housecleaning on a Tuesday afternoon ... • If you missed the end of the George Mason-VCU game Monday night, you missed the greatest random...

Weekend wrap show

Ten lingering thoughts from the weekend in college hoops: 1. The Kevin Durant Era has reached the point where I watch every Texas game with my TV roo...