...Jackson's success isn't just because of MJ, Shaq and Kobe. See him in action. Eric Neel

Toughness of Tiger

...this weekend? The haunting words of his late father echo through Nike's new ad. • Eric Neel: From Earl to Tiger

The Cubs Must Lose

Jim Caple and Eric Neel have a wish for the playoffs: That the Cubs don't win the World Series. Why...

Debate: Great season? Or dull season?

Jonah Keri and Eric Neel square off in a Page 2 debate: Has it been a tremendous baseball season? Or merely...

FLYING HIGH

...hitting machine. They're the Robocops of these playoffs, deflecting bullets and cleaning up the streets." -- Eric Neel

UNEXPECTED EXCELLENCE

...off, with the spotlight squarely on him, with his mates needing him to come up big." -- Eric Neel

COMMAND PERFORMANCE

...immutable law. You can't predict the playoffs, but you can call a Pujols home run." -- Eric Neel

With his first pick, Eric Neel selected Marlins slugger Miguel Cabrera

Eric Neel with his wetsuit and surfboard on the California coast

Eric Neel tries to make nice with Ralphie before the run

Eric Neel, meet Willie Mays

Since baby Tess arrived, Eric Neel has a lot less time for books, movies and ballgames

Page2's Eric Neel grilling Sugar Ray after scoring a credential to Hef's house