Passing = winning in the NFL

This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.

Stafford, Johnson both hurting

Lions quarterback Matt Stafford had a record-setting day in Sunday's 38-37 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Sep 27, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson (80) is unable to make a catch while being defended by Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot...

...an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) Detroit Lions' Bryant Johnson in action against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in...

Cleveland Brown defensive back Eric Wright (24) is pursued by Detroit Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson after intercepting the ball in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22...

Larry Johnson: 11/25

Former NBA great Larry Johnson talks about the glory days of the UNLV basketball program, the story behind how he became known as "Grand-Mama," and how Kobe Bryant and other Lakers would fare...

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Butler one of several ranked teams at 76

Four ranked teams and several more NCAA tourney contenders make this year's 76 Classic field the best of any early-season tournament. Andy Katz offers a breakdown of the teams and explains what's at stake.

Moss, Johnson top Week 12 WR ranks

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 12.

LeBron's miscalculation about numbers

LeBron overlooks a thing or two when he says the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23. Like Jackie Robinson. And American history. King James should know better.

The things for which I'm thankful

Scoop has a long list of things for which he's thankful, and he's happy to share it with you.

UC Santa Barbara 76, San Francisco 65

UC Santa Barbara 76, San Francisco 65

Booker double-double powers Clemson rout of Winthrop

Trevor Booker had 15 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 19 Clemson win its 30th straight game in November, 102-66 over Winthrop.

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.