Readers sound off on the greatest beatdowns

We asked readers to add to our list of the 100 greatest beatdowns, and you didn't let us down.

What a year it was

Jim Caple gives us the good, the bad, the true, the false and the ugly in another wild year in sports.

Which sport has the most meaningless regular season? The WB pipes in with college hoops ... the NHL ... the NBA ... or maybe none.

Sports Czar is fired up, ready to go

Barack Obama could use a Sports Czar in his cabinet. Bill Simmons already has his platform and is ready to serve.

Rays are latest addition to pantheon of miracle teams

The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays are the latest addition to the pantheon of miracle sports teams.

NHL predictions you won't find anywhere else

There is only one writer who can preview an NHL season like DJ Gallo: And that is DJ Gallo.

An unofficial history of dynamic duos

The injury to Tom Brady has us thinking of the lethal Brady-Randy Moss combo and other great sports duos.

Why "The Love Guru" can't possibly suck

Sam Alipour caught up with Mike Myers, star of "The Love Guru," to get his thoughts about the movie.

Blowing the whistle on the quiz

Unlike all that stuff Tim Donaghy is talking about, there are no bad calls in the week's quiz.

Why you should watch the Stanley Cup finals

Sidney Crosby. Octopi. No flopping. Knuckles. These are just a few reasons to watch the Stanley Cup finals.

An incomplete history of young stars on the big stage

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are already playing for a title. How did other young stars fare in their first finals?

An über editon of The Links

After a few weeks on the road, Bill Simmons delivers an über editon of The Links.

Extending an olive branch to NBA fans

Never fear, pro basketball loyalists! The Sports Guy is back with a mammoth mailbag dedicated to the association.

Time for another Boston breakdown

As the '08 Celtics prepare for the postseason, the Sports Guy compares them to the famed 1986 squad.

Seeking solutions for Sonic gloom

After reading through the outpouring from depressed Sonics fans, Bill Simmons tries to think of a few solutions ... and airs more grievances.