The annual Hall of Fame question

It's December, and that means another baseball Hall of Fame ballot for Jim Caple to agonize over.

Meet digital Lincecum, 2.0

With another Cy Young (and a drug arrest) under his belt, Jim Caple wonders what the future holds for Tim Lincecum's digital self.

...Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller warms up with some minor league pitchers prior to a spring training game between the Indians and Minnesota Twins at Chain of Lakes Stadium in Winter Haven, Fla...

For Feller, Navy was easy decision

Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Feller shares the story of how he enlisted in the Navy immediately after Pearl Harbor.

Ralph Kiner was a pilot before a Pirate

Legendary baseball player and broadcaster Ralph Kiner recalls his days flying planes in World War II.

This Sporting Life: Strange bedfellows

Jeff MacGregor wonders which pursuit makes any sense: Linda McMahon's call to politics or Rush Limbaugh's call to ownership?

Uni news all over the sports world

In this very busy time of year, Paul Lukas catches you up on the latest uniform news in all the major sports.

Reasons to watch the noncontenders

Baseball's playoff races may be anticlimactic, but there are still many reasons to watch the noncontenders.

'Game Six': Dealing with delay

In an excerpt from his book "Game Six," Mark Frost chronicles the morning preparations for the World Series after a lengthy weather delay.

The definitive Derek Jeter movie

As he nears Lou Gehrig's Yankees hits record, Derek Jeter's life story is headed to the big screen. Here's a sneak peek at the script.

Flying high with Seattle's Pilots

While the Seattle Pilots existed for only one year, their impression on MLB fans still endures.

Better to look good than feel good?

The new Rawlings S100 batting helmets offer far more protection, but players might not wear them because of their appearance.

Jim Rice: role model or curmudgeon?

Is Boston Red Sox great Jim Rice a guardian of baseball history or just a curmudgeon?

We'll never forget LeBron's 48-Point Game

...Antonio McDyess' ejection.) LOOKING BACK This is what Bill wrote about LeBron in a column from last spring: "At least once a game, he does something so explosive, so athletic, so incredible, you can't...

One big-time tank battle, and lots more

Get ready for an epic battle in Milwaukee tonight: Ersan Ilyasova and the Milwaukee Bucks battling Allan Ray and the Boston Celtics, in what Chris Har...