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This Emmy Award-winning investigative series examines topical issues off the playing field. It includes interviews and opinions from leading authorities on the issue at hand. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Ley, Outside the Lines has investigated trends and topics ranging from sports teams' hazing to the overseas labor practices of U.S. sneaker companies.

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Master of my TV domain

...the follow through. I'd watch an entire "Outside The Lines" devoted to this baby. How did he not...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2007

Another sad chapter of athletes & guns

Jemele Hill, Page 2

The saddest part about Vernon Forrest's murder is he might still be alive if he hadn't chased his attacker with a gun.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

'Now I Can Die In Peace' -- The Manny Signing

Bill Simmons, Page 2

With an updated edition of "Now I Can Die In Peace" hitting the bookshelves, it's time to look back at the Red Sox courtship of Manny Ramirez.

Story | March 24, 2009

The Sports Guy's Week 12 picks

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The Sports Guy is on a hot streak (18 games over .500) as he makes his NFL picks for Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Cowboys turn a blind eye toward trouble

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

This isn't the first time Jerry Jones has swept trouble under the rug -- and doing so isn't helping Pacman Jones.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

How would Manny fare in the Middle East?

Tim Keown, Page 2

Manny Ramirez said he's even willing to play in Iraq. The question is, how would that scenario play out?

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008

Sorry, but Oscar Pistorius has an unfair advantage

Tim Keown, Page 2

Is Oscar Pistorius amazing? Absolutely. Should he be allowed to compete in the Olympics? Absolutely not.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

O.J. Mayo demonstrates the NBA eligibility rule is a disaster

Tim Keown, Page 2

The O.J. Mayo saga is just one more proof that the new NBA age requirement has hurt the college game, not helped it.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008

Breaking down The Obvious Game

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Before he gets to his Week 3 picks, Bill Simmons dissects the gambling phenomenon known as The Obvious Game.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007

From the Mag: The mailbag

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Knee-deep into the worst sports month of the year, only one thing can save us: that's right, the Sports Guy mailbag!

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007

Media too quick to convict Vick

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson says the media is repeating a past mistake by its rush to judgment in the Michael Vick case.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2007

Upton brothers look to reverse trend

Bomani Jones, Page 2

There are fewer black players in the majors than 30 years ago, but the highly-touted Upton brothers chose baseball over football.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2007

Getting prepared for The Dance

Kieran Darcy, Page 2

Just a few years ago, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi didn't have a basketball team. Now the Islanders are in the Big Dance and Page 2 was there for the ride.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007

Counting down the madness

Bill Simmons, Page 2

From 65 to 1, Bill Simmons counts down to who will be left cutting down the nets on April 2.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2007

Mascot Awards: Object

Page 2

It's time we handed out some awards for the true heroes of athletics: the mascots.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2006