One shining weekend ahead

Are you ready for one of the all-time greatest sports weekends? A quick preview … Friday: The "Who can tank the most egregiously for Oden and Du...

50 reasons to love MLB's second half

Page 2 assembles the 50 reasons to love the rest of the MLB season.

Indians to harness their animal instincts

First the midges, now the seagulls. Jim Caple found out that's just the beginning of the wildlife at Jacobs Field.

These guys could be two-sport stars

LeBron James isn't the only athlete who could be a two-sport star. Here are others who could excel at another sport.

It's time to fix the hold statistic in MLB

Do you know what a "hold" in baseball actually means? Probably not, and that's only part of the problem.

Tampa Bay Rays' Carl Crawford takes off for a steal of second base during the fourth inning of a baseball game...

Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria (wearing helmet) and Carl Crawford (no helmet, facing camera) celebrate with teammates after Longoria's tw0-run home run in the...

Who makes the the Mount Rushmores of the AL teams?

Page 2 breaks down who gets the ultimate enshrinement from the 14 American League teams.

Don't be a hater: This World Series is must-see TV

Don't listen to anyone who says this World Series isn't worth watching. Jonah Keri's got 31½ reasons why Phils-Rays is must-see TV.

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.

Are the Rays for real?

Jonah Keri looks at some other teams that surprised with hot starts to see if the Rays will be there all season.

The human side of calling fouls and homers

The free-throw disparity in the NBA Finals isn't about home-court advantage as much as human nature.

The failure dynasties

There have been a lot of losses for the O's, Royals, Pirates, Rays and Nationals over the years. Jonah Keri examines their losing ways.

Time for another Boston breakdown

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

One hundred stories to watch

To celebrate Opening Day, Jonah Keri presents 100 story lines to watch for the season.