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Actions speak louder than words, Danica

Danica Patrick is frustrated, understandably. But she needs to focus less on whining, and more on winning, writes Page 2's Jemele Hill.

The Crabtree Curse haunts San Fran

The 49ers were rolling early on under Mike Singletary. But ever since Michael Crabtree signed his contract, things have gone downhill.

NFL scoring, same as it ever was

Think the spread offense has revolutionized the game of football? Think again, says Tuesday Morning Quarterback.

The Bracket Blauggh (Thursday edition)

DJ Gallo is providing us with his own unique coverage of the Big Dance, via his Bracket Blauggh. It'll be updated several times daily.

NBA trade value rankings, King James version

Sure, there's not a lot of mystery at No. 1, but you'll still want to check out Bill Simmons' ninth annual NBA Trade Value rankings.

In the NBA, and life, it's all about getting your reps

Before Bill Simmons breaks down the NBA, he has to get in his column reps.

TMQ Nation fires back

Every week, you get a double dose of Tuesday Morning Quarterback: On Wednesdays, you'll read the best TMQ reader responses of the week.

The BCS doesn't always give us a clear national champ ... and that's OK

The BCS might not give us a clear-cut national champion, but Tuesday Morning Quarterback admires it nonetheless.

Three years later, Backman still trying to get to the bigs

It could have been Wally Backman trying to manage the Diamondbacks into the World Series. Three years after his hiring and firing, Jeff Pearlman checks in with Backman.

A second opinion

After seeing "Rocky Balboa" again, Bill Simmons updates his thoughts on the final installment of the Rocky movies.

The normal world vs. NikeWorld

Nike has more and more college basketball teams under its spell. Uni Watch has the lowdown on all the college hoops uni changes.

More cowbell: Quick hits

What does Bill Simmons do when he has something quick he needs to say? He puts it here.

10 years, 100 games, many thrills

ESPN.com is 10 years old and we celebrate with a list of the 100 greatest games of the past 10 years.

How to rock the vote

Sports stars do their fair share of campaigning for awards -- take a look at some athletes' candidacies and slogans.