Up In The Air Totally

This March seems even more mad than usual. So who will get to Atlanta? Our numbers don't lie

How to Master Manny

Manny Ramirez is almost undeniably the best right-handed hitter (maybe best hitter) in the last decade. One pitcher, though, has had tremendous success against him in 21 attempts. What's Ryan Rupe's secret?

Prove It Or Lose It

Remember Syracuse's big win over St. Francis (N.Y.)? Unless you're wearing orange, you're lying. Even the sexiest fall matchup reveals only so much

Behind the Bets

For the past three weeks I've done everything I can to make you richer. I asked wiseguys and bookmakers about which coaches they trust most during the...

First Fan

President Obama can change the sports world, too - if he listens to us

The Pre-Loader

Derrick Rose would have looked splendid in orange. Ask any Illini fan. With that in mind, those fans were ready to forgive Illinois head coach Bruce...

Alan Boston will be following Blake Griffin in a classic trap game for the Sooners—at Texas A&M—on Saturday

The Morning According to Us

...every time a zillionaire pitcher has a sore elbow. On the other, you have the pride of Texas, a man who personally shifts the paradigm. Ryan pitched forever, and has said that pitch counts were...

Uneasy Rider

Cedric Benson's numbers prove he's the best back in the draft. So why does he make teams so nervous?

Auction Block: Sell the Heisman?

...he used the word "magnificent" twice in a two-sentence paragraph. Bo knows authentication. John David Crow Texas A&M Jersey: The 1957 winner signed the front of this #44 shirt. 1955 Topps Jay Berwanger...

Not His Forte

Seven minutes into the second quarter of their recent loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears offense suggested they were wholly committed to...

Flash Backs

Even if you've managed to miss them on highlight reels and slo-mo replays, these guys should look familiar. An Oklahoma back. Some Penn State 'backers. A Texas tackle and a Georgia guard. And, just for kicks, a Tennessee punter.

Use ESPN The Magazine to prepare for the weekend

...showcasing videos of athletes cooking various things. Ya might learn something, plus the recipe cards are printable.) Texas vs. Texas A&M on Friday may end up like this, and honestly, if Bob Stoops understands...

A Season in the Stands: Two Wins, but Confusion

...to A Season in the Stands. All four of our teams won this weekend—Oklahoma destroyed Texas A&M, Ohio State did the same to Northwestern and USC (against Cal) and UGA (against Kentucky...

The Contenders

No more talk. No more books about the formula for success. No more reliance on OBP. No more disdain for defense. This time, the A's can do the little things to go the distance. This time, they're money