ESPN welcomes Gordon Edes

We talk with Gordon Edes about baseball, Boston and the movies.

Can a non-NBA fan be converted?

A non-NBA fan headed to Staples Center to see whether what the league had to offer could convert him.

Michael Jordan doesn't do things small

Michael Jordan doesn't do anything small, especially when it comes to unveiling a new shoe.

Bottom line is, Bill Belichick was right

Bill Belichick was skewered for going for it on fourth down in Indianapolis. But he made the right call.

Running on sports-hate empty

After watching the Lakers, Yankees and Colts over the past year, Bill Simmons doesn't have any sports hate left.

...of Famer Bob Feller, 90, pitches against Paul Molitor during the first inning of the Baseball Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown, N.Y., Sunday, June 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli

Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller warms up with some minor league pitchers prior to a spring training game...

Hall of Fame defensive end Gino Marchetti (89) of the Baltimore Colts in action during the Colts 17-13...

Gino Marchetti of the Baltimore Colts (Photo by Pro Football Hall Of Fame/NFL) *** Local Caption

My Army experience was life-altering

Gino Marchetti, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, says he never would have made the NFL if he hadn't fought in World War II.

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 31: Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner attends the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on July 31, 2005 at the Clark Sports Complex in Cooperstown, New York

Ralph Kiner was a pilot before a Pirate

Legendary baseball player and broadcaster Ralph Kiner recalls his days flying planes in World War II.

This Sporting Life: If I Were (Larry) King

Larry King's old newspaper column had a unique format, and Jeff MacGregor decided to channel it this week.

Scenes from a book tour

Bill's right thumb is 40 percent larger than his left. He signed a piece of veal and met Obama's sidekick. Yes, it's scenes from the book tour.

27 titles, 27 World Series facts

In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.