Portland trouncing leaves UCLA stunned

It was the lowest point total and the most lopsided loss of the Ben Howland era at UCLA. And it came at the hands of … Portland? The Pilots appear legit. Can we say the same about the Bruins?

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

LeBron thinks he could star in NFL

LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help.

All the feuds fit to print

Sarah Palin isn't the first person to write a tell-all book to get the last word, just take a look at the sports world.

Is Tyler the next prep-to-pros trend-setter?

San Diego basketball star Jeremy Tyler is skipping his senior year of high school to go pro overseas. He'll earn money, endorsements and valuable experience. Is this the inevitable next step for preps-to-pros?

...match against Rishon Letzion in Haifa, northern Israel. Tyler, a 6-11, 260-pound center from San Diego, made history last summer when he became the first American player to skip his senior year...

...in a basketball game in Haifa, northern Israel. Tyler, a 6-11, 260-pound center from San Diego, made history last summer when he became the first American player to skip his senior year...

Weekend Dime: Don't forget Chris Bosh

Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Chris Bosh is still front and center when it comes to the NBA's free-agent class of 2010, despite the fact that most...

Sports predictions can be very wrong

To go along with the release of the film "2012," Page 2 looks back at some of the worst predictions ever made in sports.

Lakers-Nuggets Preview

Lakers-Nuggets Preview

Refs, top conferences and Tebow vs. Ingram

Let's dive into the Friday mailbag: From Alex in Richmond, VA: Please explain to me the difference between the wonderful Pac-10 and the lowly ACC: ...

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Tyler determined to pursue NBA dream

Jeremy Tyler left high school early to pursue his professional basketball dreams. Despite three turbulent months in Israel, Tyler says he's undeterred in his quest for the promised land of the first round of the 2011 NBA draft.

Scenes from a book tour

Bill's right thumb is 40 percent larger than his left. He signed a piece of veal and met Obama's sidekick. Yes, it's scenes from the book tour.

Preseason Hoops: Five Burning Questions

Preseason Hoops: Five Burning Questions

Dreaming of Colts vs. Saints on Feb. 7

Tuesday Morning Quarterback says the Colts and Saints both won't go undefeated, but would make a fabulous Super Bowl pairing.