An umpire's take on replay

In the aftermath of a week of missed home run calls, I e-mailed a major league umpire to ask what he thinks about the possibility. The umpire, who doe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2008

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A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

As soon as the fantasy football season officially ends, it's fantasy baseball time. Really, if you think about all the time we put into prepping for f...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 11, 2006

Elias Says ...

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005

Patriots under pressure to maintain

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

D Up! OLBs are A-OK in 2009

Jim McCormick discusses the emergence of outside linebackers this season as he prepares IDP league owners for Week 10.

Sharper fumbled on game-altering TD versus Fins

...return on the third play of the second half Sunday. A Chad Henne pass bounced of Ted Ginn's hands, ricocheted off Tracy Porter and was caught by Sharper, who ran it in for...

Ginn on the outs in Miami

...a pass that bounced off Ginn's hands and ricocheted off Saints defender Tracy Porter. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Chad Henne made "a very good throw." But Ginn batted the ball, and Sharper...

Saints recover from Brees' three interceptions, five sacks to improve to 6-0

The unbeaten New Orleans Saints overcame an early 21-point deficit, mounting touchdown drives of 82, 79 and 60 yards on successive possessions in the second half to overtake the Miami Dolphins 46-34 Sunday.

Getting Defensive: Week 4

Checking out the Week 4 matchups, K.C. Joyner predicts a big fantasy output from the Redskins defense but a weak offering from the usually stalwart Pittsburgh D.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Revealed: Friday injury report

...Wells (back) Probable S Atari Bigby (ankle)T Chad Clifton (knees/chest)DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee)RB Ryan Grant (hamstring)DE Jeremy Thompson (groin)LB Tracy White (ankle) What it means: Unless he has...

Schedules loom large in big picture

There's no denying that NFL schedules play a big role in determining who succeeds and who fails in a given season, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Trade targets give Giants options

In his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Giants' WR situation, the Falcons' needs, Shawne Merriman and more.

Fantasy predictions 2009: Not feeling Chipper

Brendan Roberts discusses what he expects in 2009 in the world of sports.

Fantasy predictions 2009: Brady won't be ready

Eric Karabell discusses what he expects in 2009 in the world of sports.