OTL: Field of Schemes?
Patrick HrubyIt seemed like a feel-good story on the surface: A Cambodian refugee brings the game of baseball to his home country. It seemed too good to be true ... and perhaps it is.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009
OTL: The Redemption of Billy Cannon
Wright ThompsonFifty years after winning the Heisman Trophy, the LSU star has taken a journey from the top to the bottom and back again. At 72, he's found peace.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009
OTL: Seats Of Gold
Wright ThompsonYankee Stadium's Legends Suite was sparsely populated at times this season -- a sign of what greed does to loyalty
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009
OTL: Full Circle
Tom FriendSal Aunese died tragically before he could realize all his football goals. Now, 20 years later, the son who never knew him is trying to complete the dream.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009
OTL: Dream Chaser
Tom FriendAl Joyner feels the presence of Florence Griffith 25 years after Olympic glory. Now, in their daughter, he sees a young Flo Jo.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009
OTL: Lion Flub
Jemele HillCharles Rogers was on the fast track to NFL stardom, but drugs and immaturity led to an epic downfall.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009
OTL: Gaps In The Road
Elizabeth MerrillA World Series hero in 1980, Willie Mays Aikens lost nearly 15 years of his life to prison and crack cocaine. Now 54, he's trying to repair a life that once held so much promise.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009
OTL: Phil At Work
Eric NeelYes, he had MJ, Shaq and Kobe, but go inside Phil Jackson's quest for a 10th title and you'll see he's a grinder at heart.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009
OTL: The Power Game
Wright ThompsonWashington's most influential are suddenly taking up hoops, all in hopes of getting a run with President Barack Obama.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009
OTL: The Disposable Superstar
Tom FriendChauncey Billups has won an NBA title, been Finals MVP and is now driving Denver's playoff run. Not bad for a guy who has changed teams six times.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009
OTL: 'No Place To Go But Up'
Jemele HillThe city of Detroit has hit rock bottom. Dave Bing is a wealthy businessman. So, is the former NBA star crazy to run for mayor?
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009
OTL: At The Turn
Wright ThompsonA legend says goodbye to the Masters, and a phenom says hello.
Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009
OTL: The Legend of Ken Mink
Wright ThompsonEverybody fell in love with the tale of the 73-year-old college basketball player, but the story isn't that simple.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009
OTL: Lessons From My Father
Tom FriendDuke point guard Nolan Smith lost his dad at 8, but still hears him loud and clear.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009
OTL: Ghosts of Mississippi
Wright ThompsonIn 1962, the Ole Miss campus erupted in violence over integration and swelled with pride over an unbeaten football team. Mississippi native Wright Thompson explores the tumultuous fall that still grips the state.
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