How to change your NBA destiny

In the No Benjamins Association, Bill Simmons says to expect more trades than ever this season.

The list of holiday-themed sports names

Page 2 celebrates this festive season by compiling a massive list of sports names with a holiday flavor.

Time to tempt the Sports Gods

It's been too long since his last NFL power poll, and a lot has changed. Bill ranks all 32 teams.

Giving thanks with a mailbag

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

Belichick's fourth-and-reckless

Bill Simmons is sticking with Bill Belichick for the long haul, but don't you dare try to rationalize last Sunday's infamous fourth down to him.

Can a non-NBA fan be converted?

A non-NBA fan headed to Staples Center to see whether what the league had to offer could convert him.

Stay away from these picks

Bill is on a roll picking NFL games so he politely asks you to stay away from his picks if you've been having bad luck.

Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 2

In Part 2 of his NBA preview, Bill Simmons finishes his list of the 33 most intriguing people of the 2009-10 season.

The Book of Basketball

In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill wonders if Bill Walton really deserved the 1978 MVP award.

Mulligans for the entire sports world

Page 2 suggests the entire sporting world take a page from golf to erase its worst memories.

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The October Mailbag, Part I

Bill Simmons debates which month is better (April or October) before he dives into Part I of his mailbag.

Athletes dish on the summer movies

Shaquille O'Neal, Dwight Freeney and other famous pro athletes review the best, and worst, summer movies.

The Ken Griffey Jr. card speaks

Jim Caple hands off his column to the epitome of the collecting boom and bust: the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.

Time to put the Trade Machine to work

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