Running with the Madness, Part II

Check back all day as Bill Simmons and Co. keep a running diary of the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Running with the Madness, Part I

Check back all day as Bill Simmons and Co. keep a running diary of the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Counting down the madness

From 65 to 1, Bill Simmons counts down to who will be left cutting down the nets on April 2.

Page 2 Guide to the NCAA Tournament

Page 2 counts down everything you need to know to survive the NCAA Tournament.

Alma mater blues

As part of Page 2's Heroes and Villains Week, Jason Whitlock goes back into his sports closet to find his villain.

Time to put the Trade Machine to work

...and a 2008 No. 1 (top-3 protected) to Memphis for Mike Conley Jr., Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and a 2008 No. 2. Why Memphis does it: OK, you're right ... we can't operate...

More Cowbell: My take on the 22

...pull a Tanith Belbin and get his U.S. citizenship? Come on! He's lived in the States for, like, 13 years. Can't we threaten to deport him unless he becomes a citizen? Somebody...

More Cowbell: Books & E-mails

First, an update on my book: Even though it wasn't supposed to be released until Oct. 1, apparently Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble online have it in ...

The foulest NFL divisions of all time

This year's NFC North, NFC West and AFC West all have a shot at being the worst division of all time. But they've got some stiff competition.

...Seahawks passes the ball during the game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 16, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 22: Alex Brink #10 of the Washington State Cougars runs the...

The solution to the NFL referee crisis? Electronics

Since NFL officiating seems to be devoid of the real thing, Gregg Easterbrook says the time has come for artificial intelligence.

Sixty-five reasons why this college hoops season will rock

Stephen Curry, Bruce Pearl and the Blue Hose are just a few of the 65 reasons we're stoked college hoops is back.

The defending champs are well-schooled, and it shows

What is the secret to the Giants' success? Perhaps it's their players' academic resumés?

The NBA finally has its curves back

After rejoicing that the NBA finally has its sexy figure back, Bill Simmons has 20 predictions about the upcoming season.

Dissecting the NFL coaching experience

Mike Singletary has never been a head coach before, at any level, so his odds of success are pretty slim.