NellieBall isn't built for the long haul

With the Warriors heading for one of those gut-wrenching, "How the hell did we lose that series?" exits, just remember, there are specific reasons why...

Live (sort of) from the NFL draft

If Bill Belichick arrived at practice in a Ferrari Enzo one day, everyone would assume the Patriots coach was battling a severe midlife crisis. But se...

NCAA renaissance peaks with great weekend

I keep hearing the same points from readers over and over again: • I can't remember enjoying March Madness as much as I've enjoyed it thi...

Oden, Wisconsin and lots more

Caught a slew of college basketball games over the past three days (Indiana-Michigan State, Florida-LSU, Syracuse-Georgetown, Wisconsin-OSU and Kansas...

MC: Rambling man

THOUGHTS WHILE WONDERING WHY DICK POUND DOESN'T HAVE HIS OWN TALK SHOW ... I haven't plowed through them yet, but I'm setting the over/under of e-ma...

MC: Fantasy awards

...the foreseeable future, other than these two: 1. Getting ready for this summer's World Series of Poker (yes, I'm going) by making some quickie Vegas trips. 2. For comedy's sake, I might...

MC: Damon e-mails

...his soul to the devil. He was my favorite player, and although I want to shove hot pokers in his eyes, who would you blame in this situation: Damon, Boras, or Lucchino? MLB has lost...

More Cowbell: TV wrap-up

Some short bytes on a Tuesday ... • Disappointed in "Prison Break" Monday night -- it was all over the place and nearly impossible to follow un...

More Cowbell: Fantasy draft

Other than "Should I be concerned about the Red Sox?", the most common e-mail I get in late August and early September is "Who did you draft on your f...

Peyton, Mike sitting in our tree

Can anyone stop Peyton Manning or Mike Vick? Page 2's QBs devise a game plan.

Hyperbole knows no bounds for Cassel

Before he gets to the second part of his mega-mailbag, Bill Simmons would like to "hyperbole" Matt Cassel a little.

Sports Czar is fired up, ready to go

Barack Obama could use a Sports Czar in his cabinet. Bill Simmons already has his platform and is ready to serve.

Danielle Lloyd Promotes 'World Series Of Poker' Launch Event LONDON - SEPTEMBER 26: Danielle Lloyd launches the World Series of Poker event presented by Betfair...

Poker player Jerry Yang, of Temecula, Calif., poses with his prize money after winning the main event of...

Poker players crowd into the tables for the first day of the no-limit Texas Hold 'em main...