9 Results for playoff

On the outside looking in

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The Patriots, Dolphins, Bucs and Ravens could join the ranks of the best NFL teams to miss the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008

The foulest NFL divisions of all time

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

This year's NFC North, NFC West and AFC West all have a shot at being the worst division of all time. But they've got some stiff competition.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

What does history say about the Rays' future?

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

What does history say about the Rays' future? We found 11 similar teams to compare them with.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Danny Ainge, Neifi Perez, Reggie Jackson ... step on down

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

1969: New York, New York

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

In Page 2's tour of the most memorable sports years, Jim Baker looks at 1969, when the big-city underdogs prevailed.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008

A brief history of defunct bowls

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Jim Baker offers up a short history of short-lived bowl games. What, you don't remember the Dust Bowl or the Pizza Bowl?

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2006

Are the Tigers for real?

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Detroit's out-of-nowhere season has Jim Baker looking back at other teams that were big surprises to predict Detroit's future.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

The best and worst at No. 1

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Which No. 1 overall picks have done the best, and worst, over the last 25 years -- the NFL's, the NBA's, or MLB's? Jim Baker takes a look back.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006

The underappreciated superstar

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Hank Aaron holds the all-time home-run record, but Page 2's Jim Baker argues that his exploits remain largely forgotten.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2004