The solution to the NFL referee crisis? Electronics

Since NFL officiating seems to be devoid of the real thing, Gregg Easterbrook says the time has come for artificial intelligence.

Back from the dead and competing in triathlons

After a terrible car accident, Brian Boyle died at least eight different times. Now he's competing in triathlons.

The power run makes a refreshing return to the NFL

In this pass-happy era, it was delightful to see old-fashioned ground games dominate Week 9.

US winner of eight swimming gold medals Michael Phelps (R) attends a photocall for the Speedo Athlete Media Day during the 2008...

America's 100 most important sports venues

Jim Caple ranks America's 100 most important sports venues.

The '08 Pats season: Gone in eight minutes

After Tom Brady's injury, the Sports Guy is proclaiming the 2008 Patriots' season officially over. The readers try to ease his pain.

...gold medal at the medal ceremony for the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay final during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Monday, Aug. 11, 2008...

Raise your hand if you want cupcakes

TMQ opines on college teams scheduling cupcakes and offers up a team-by-team NFC preview.

The quiz that will make you swifter, higher, stronger

Hope you paid attention to the Olympics, because your international knowledge is about to be tested.

Sorry, dudes: Guys you didn't want on your fantasy team

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

What the heck happened to Olympic boxing?

Remember when Olympic boxing was riveting television? It certainly isn't entertaining to watch anymore.

Putting the ultimate Golden Ticket to astonishing usage

As the owner of the Golden Ticket -- a media pass -- Jim decided to see how many Olympic events he could attend in one day.

Phelps' eight gold medals makes us rethink greatness

Seventeen races in eight days? Eight gold medals? Seven world records? Michael Phelps' achievement stands as the greatest ever.

Why I'm rooting for Ryan Lochte

There's nothing not to like about Michael Phelps. But Mary Buckheit explains why there's so much to love about his rival, Ryan Lochte.

Never mind the athletes . . . what happens to the medals?

What happens to the actual hardware when Olympic athletes are stripped of their medals?