Old music favorites get better with age

Paul Shirley debates author Todd Gallagher about the quality of music high schoolers listen to today compared with 15 years ago, and somehow Pink gets caught in the middle.

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.

Best NBA Commercials Ever

...it really happened. 40, 39, 22, 13, 9, 8 ...UPDATE: Michael Jordan's fake retirement, starring Steve Martin, also deserves to be in this conversation. Thanks for the tip NFN

Have a slice of cheesecake ... and two helpings of Isiah

Go back for seconds. You know you want to. Bill Simmons' mailbag returns with another slice of cheesecake and two extra helpings of Isiah.

From Bob to Bobby, a visit from the past

In an excerpt from "COVERT: My Years Infiltrating the Mob," NBA referee Bob Delaney tells us he never knows when the dark side will come calling.

Michigan State's Raymar Morgan, center, shoots between Chicago State's Chidozie Chukwumah, right, and Steve Martin (2) during the second half of basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in East Lansing, Mich...

How Cuban can take command of the dance floor …

Here are a few tips for Mark Cuban, whose dancing just might determine the NBA's credibility.

The world is LeBron's stage

Hosting "Saturday Night Live" was just the latest move from LeBron James to expand his star power.

NBA Local: January 11

Can Sheed stay interested in his job, Cavs heat check, Air Kobe and more in NBA Local.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2007

Eleven points after showdown

It was a statement game, so let's turn it up to 11 and sort out the statements we can make after the San Antonio Spurs' 98-89 victory over the Dallas ...

More cowbell: Quick hits

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

Family, food and the NBA draft

Bill Simmons went back to the East Coast to meet up with his dad and take in another NBA draft.

Ten ways to fix All-Star Weekend

The Sports Guy has a few small repairs to make in the NBA's All-Star Weekend.

Indy moving at snail's pace

The Pacers are winning under Rick Carlisle, but you wouldn't know it with their gripes over his offense.

NBA's glory days are now

Still living in the '80s with Magic and Bird? Here are 26 reasons why the NBA is better now.