Brian Bennett

Brian Bennett

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Bennett joined ESPN.com in August 2008 after nine years at The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Ky., where he covered college sports and the University of Louisville beat. He lives in Louisville.

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Time to tempt the Sports Gods

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

It's been too long since his last NFL power poll, and a lot has changed. Bill ranks all 32 teams.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Letters of the rich and famous

Bill Simmons, Page 2

As he previews the 2009 NBA Finals, Bill Simmons answers e-mail from some of the nation's top celebrities and athletes.

Story | June 03, 2009

Fouls, flops, fiascoes ... but not flagrant

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The Sports Guy answers the most burning questions about the 2009 NBA playoffs, including whether Rajon Rondo's foul was flagrant.

Story | April 29, 2009

Have a slice of cheesecake ... and two helpings of Isiah

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Go back for seconds. You know you want to. Bill Simmons' mailbag returns with another slice of cheesecake and two extra helpings of Isiah.

Story | March 31, 2009

The wait is over! The mailbag comes through

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons ends his long mailbag drought with a mammoth batch of reader submissions, including the definitive word on the De Niro-Pacino debate.

Story | March 05, 2009

Welcome to the No Benjamins Association

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The financial state of the NBA depressed Bill Simmons during All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline. But that's nothing compared to the scary days that lie ahead.

Story | February 26, 2009

Winless, but not witless ...

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill can't explain his 0-4 effort in Round 2, but he can explain why he's big in Pakistan and how Eli Manning is like the "Karate Kid." And, of course, he offers his kiss of death to two of the NFL's final four.

Story | January 16, 2009

Award-winning picks for Round 2

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Before making his picks for the divisional playoffs, Bill Simmons hands out some hardware for Round 1's best performances.

Story | January 08, 2009

Sublime meets ridiculous in holiday mailbag

Bill Simmons, Page 2

How did Bill Simmons spend Christmas? Sorting through one of his weirdest mailbags in recent memory.

Story | December 25, 2008

The mailbag returns after a long summer's nap

Bill Simmons, Page 2

After a four-month absence, the Sports Guy's Mailbag makes a triumphant return.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Rambling toward the summer

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons offers his thoughts on everything from the Suns, Tom Brady and Lester's no-no to "Iron Man" and "The Hills."

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Awards for 'Rajon the Late Bloomer' and others

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons hands out his awards from the first week of the NBA playoffs, starting with the remarkable emergence of Rajon Rondo.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

NBA MVP breakdown, Part II

Bill Simmons, Page 2

In Part II of his NBA MVP countdown, Bill Simmons unveils his pick in the tightest race in decades.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008

Rockin' and chalkin' with The Links

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

Before passing along his recommended reading, the Sports Guy offers his thoughts on the Kansas-Memphis title game.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008

Extending an olive branch to NBA fans

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

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

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008