Giving thanks with a mailbag

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

...has dealt with his share of hotheads and ego maniacs. He believes he can handle a disgruntled Stephen Jackson and has no concerns that the emotional swingman and captain will give it his best every...

Bottom line is, Bill Belichick was right

Bill Belichick was skewered for going for it on fourth down in Indianapolis. But he made the right call.

...more than 1,300 meals and carve up more than 125 turkeys this year, said executive director Stephen Russo. (AP Photo/John Smock

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.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Kobe Bryant #24of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Stephen Jackson #1 of the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on March 23, 2008 in Los Angeles...

The Book of Basketball

In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill meets Isiah Thomas next to a topless pool in Vegas.

Breaking down everything from Week 6

Bill Simmons breaks down the Week 6 matchups on the field, off the field and everywhere in between.

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Stephen Jackson #1 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a portrait during 2009 NBA Media Day on...

Page 2's NFL Pregame Ritual, Week 5

Each week, Page 2 gets you primed for Sunday's NFL action with the Pregame Ritual.

...Cure Paralysis) at The Waldorf=Astoria on October 6, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for The Miami Project

...High School at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on January 4, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

Welcome to the chaos of Oakland

If unpredictability and unintentional comedy is your thing, then Oakland is your kind of sports town.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Atmosphere during the official opening of the Stephen Webster flagship jewellery store, Mount Street on June 24, 2009 in London, England

Hooray for coaches with courage!

Tuesday Morning Quarterback applauds all the coaches who went for it on fourth down in Week 2.