"Eating the Dinosaur": Football

In an excerpt from his book "Eating the Dinosaur," Chuck Klosterman breaks down the game of football.

Seau would consider playing for Pats

Junior Seau would consider returning to the Patriots if they again come calling this season.

Stats Don't Lie

Rob "Stats Guerrera brings his trademark negativity from Mike & Mike in the Morning to ESPNRadio.com.

Busting In

Sculptor Blair Buswell has created 53 of the 229 bronze busts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The creation of each bust is its own, unique story. Here are nine of them, from the perspective of the artist, as told to ESPN.com senior writer Greg Garber.

Of dinosaurs and In-N-Out Burger ...

Phil Mickelson may own a dinosaur head, a meteorite and dreams of owning the San Diego Chargers, but forget about your silver-spoon preconceptions. As sure as he's one of the world's top golfers, Lefty is a man of the people.

Despite fall in stature, Hope still a blast

Our man on the bag at the Bob Hope Classic witnessed an actor make an ace, chatted with a former VP and listened to the sweet voice of a legendary sportscaster on the course, writes ESPN.com's Mark Huber.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is looked over on a trainers table during their NFL divisional playoff football...

Past examples shed light on recovery

Several PGA Tour players -- including Ernie Els -- have walked in Tiger's shoes after having similar ACL surgeries. The lesson learned? Don't rush back too soon, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Leaf placed on leave from position as QB coach at West Texas A&M

West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach Ryan Leaf, the former San Diego Chargers quarterback, has been placed on indefinite leave at his request to deal with a personal issue, athletic director Michael McBroom said Wednesday.

Fast As Lightening

Forget those two years spent riding the pine. As soon as Phillip Rivers hit the field, he made this NFL quarterback thing look easy

Pro sports figures more invested in this presidential campaign

Republicans maintain the lead in presidential campaign contributions from professional sports figures, but the gap is narrowing. Analysts point to the candidates' popularity and to Capitol Hill's interest in steroids, spying and cheating in sports.

Sports figures not inclined to talk about their politics

No one in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR or Major League Baseball executive offices would comment on their donations to political campaigns.

Cornerback Emmitt Thomas: In the words of...

ESPN.com interviewed peers of 2008 Hall of Famer Emmitt Thomas to provide a unique perspective.

2008 Training Camp Guide: AFC Team-by-Team

Be fully prepared when your squad squares off for summer drills.

Wonder how O.J. Mayo would do on this quiz ...

O.J. Mayo, Mike D'Antoni and Matt Walsh are among the stars of this week's Page 2 quiz. Plus, more Isiah jokes!