The 50 most coveted trophies and awards in sports
Jim Caple, Page 2Kobe Bryant said he'd rather win gold than an NBA title. What is the hierarchy of sports' trophies?
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008The Oscars aren't so different from baseball awards
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple is perfectly willing to share his Academy Awards choices. Why won't the real voters?
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008Even the HOF doesn't have enough pitching
Jim Caple, Page 2No one ever has enough pitching and Jim Caple says that goes for the Hall of Fame, too.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Welcome to the Hall of hardly worthy
Jim Caple, Page 2There's no time like the present to forecast the future of upcoming Hall of Fame classes.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Why exactly is Santana too expensive for Twins?
Jim Caple, Page 2Minnesotans are paying for an expensive new stadium. So why can't the Twins afford Johan Santana?
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007The world has no concept of Boston's pain
Jim Caple, Page 2The Revolution's failure to win the MLS Cup is just another painful chapter in the recent history of Boston sports.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007Midwest is home to the best
Jim Caple, Page 2Justin Morneau winning the AL MVP is just further proof that the Midwest is the best coast in baseball, far better than the East or West.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2006I'll take the Pirates in 6
Jim Caple, Page 2The Tigers and Cardinals are continuing the theme of this postseason -- playing well enough to lose.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2006King Felix's throne of hope
Jim Caple, Page 2With the future of Seattle baseball in the hands of 20-year-old pitcher Felix Hernandez, Jim Caple knows the boy king will be handled with kid gloves.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2006Baseball the way it oughta be
Jim Caple, Page 2Six years after he retired, former major leaguer Terry Steinbach has rediscovered what makes baseball so special.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2005Cobb still sharpening spikes
Jim Caple, Page 2To mark the 100th anniversary of Ty Cobb's big-league debut, Jim Caple summoned him for an ornery interview.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2005Now, a word from our sponsors
Jim Caple, Page 2You don't think baseball games have too many ads? Well, Jim Caple has something to show you.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2005Keep the league little
Jim Caple, Page 2Before you decide to take yourself too seriously, Jim Caple has a few tips on how to behave as a Little League parent.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2005An honest day's work
Jim Caple, Page 2Mark Mulder's 10-inning gem reminds Jim Caple of the 1980 A's and days when pitchers went more than nine innings.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2005Koufax or Blyleven?
Jim Caple, Page 2Would you rather have the career of short brilliance or the career of long and steady performance?
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "cy young" make the list?
