"Eating the Dinosaur": Football

In an excerpt from his book "Eating the Dinosaur," Chuck Klosterman breaks down the game of football.

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How to survive the worst week ever

Jim Caple looks back at what many people are calling the worst week in sports.

Happy holidays, Billy King!

Before he makes his NFL picks, Bill Simmons has a few last-minute gift ideas and some thoughts on Allen Iverson.

Dear Bill: Enjoy J.D. Drew

Welcome back to another edition of The Mailbag, where you write and Bill Simmons makes fun of your comments.

Friday surprise! Mailbag time

Before he gets to the NFL, Bill Simmons answers some questions from Daisuke Matsuzaka to "Friday Night Lights."

What happened to sports?

The sports world has been turned upside down and Bill Simmons doesn't know which end is up anymore.

I really hate the Colts

Why would you ever bet on Peyton Manning or against Tom Brady in a big game? Seriously, Bill Simmons wants to know.

Upshaw, not Tagliabue, in charge

On Bloody Thursday, Gene Upshaw becomes the most powerful man in sports. Paul Tagliabue and NFL owners don't have nearly the leverage he does.

Union's cut, revenue sharing center of holdup

That the owners are not only haggling with the union but also among themselves is making the completion of a new CBA extension difficult.

The Writers' Bloc pores over the rosters for the NFL's Pro Bowl and has a Butch Cassidy/Sundance Kid question: Who are these guys?

What's on tap for 2003 in the NFL?

Page 2's Ira Fritz tells you why 2003 will be a year to remember in the NFL.

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for April 16-30, 2003

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for April 16-30, 2003

Jumping to conclusions after Week 2

After just two weeks of NFL action, it's time to make some conclusions about the 2002 season.

User comments: Worst job in pro sports

As Alvin Gentry takes the helm of the good ship Clipper, ESPN.com users weigh in with their choices for the worst job in pro sports.