Chicago Cubs pitcher Turk Wendell leaps over the foul line on his way to the dugout at the end of the...

Curses, superstitions and sports

The Curse of the Billy Goat ... the Madden Curse ... the sports world is littered with superstitions. Here are some favorites.

2002 'NEXT:' DANNY ALMONTE IS THE NEXT DETOUR

The dream lives on for Danny Almonte, but it's the grown-ups who share the guilt.

Team did little to discourage drug use

The Mets of the late 1990s can be added to the list of drugged-up teams in the major leagues.

It's a numbers game

Ever wonder why athletes choose certain uniform numbers? Uni Watch has the answers.

CUBS FEVER: CATCH IT — AND DIE

...Phillies: "When you play with the Cubs, it's like playing with heavy shoes on." From Turk Wendell, who helped poison the 2000 Mets in their World Series loss to the Yankees: "It's...

Dodger job unlikely for 'Mr. White'

...Massachusetts, the pride of Dalton, Mass. -- also home of Jim and Dan Duquette, Jeff Reardon and Turk Wendell -- can, as Colletti says, "buy his own team and start any time he wants." He can...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 01, 2007

Perez jumps in, rewards Mets' leap of faith

The Mets took a leap of faith in Oliver Perez, and he paid off with a winning effort in Game 4.

The latest in NHL fashion

The NHL drops the puck on a new season Wednesday, and Uni Watch has its own unique preview -- including big changes for the Ducks and Sabres.

The real boys of summer

Ever wonder about the lives of MLB bat boys? Uni Watch gives you the lowdown, particulary about their wardrobe.

Chain gang roster

The diamond isn't the only bling out on the baseball field. Have you noticed all the players wearing shiny, braided, shell-beaded to shoestring chains?

Turk Wendell

Athletes in the Outdoors

Players with a penchant for hunting and fishing

To investigate Bonds, or not?

Joel Sherman says Bud Selig should focus on the here and now, rather than the past. Chris De Luca says it's too late. Barry Bonds' home run numbers ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 19, 2006