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Putting the sleeper to bed

Bill Simmons, Page 2

If you had followed Bill Simmons' advice, you would realize it's not a surprise that the Rams and Saints might be this year's surprise teams.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006

MJ, HDTV and more

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons once again attempts to answer the important question in a mini version of the mailbag.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2006

Lofty goal: 50-500 or bust

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Page 2's Bill Simmons reveals his gut feelings on sports -- including the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2004

Readers chip in with 'Caddyshack' lines

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

Last week's "Plug in your own text for the leftover Caddyshack quotes" contest drew hundreds of e-mails and Page 2's Bill Simmons has compiled his favorites.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2002

Running on sports-hate empty

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

After watching the Lakers, Yankees and Colts over the past year, Bill Simmons doesn't have any sports hate left.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Scenes from a book tour

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Stay away from these picks

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

Bill is on a roll picking NFL games so he politely asks you to stay away from his picks if you've been having bad luck.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Breaking down everything from Week 6

Bill Simmons, Page 2

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

Story | October 16, 2009

The NBA playoffs mailbag, Part 2

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons breaks down all things playoffs in Part 2 of his NBA mailbag.

Story | May 22, 2009

Tweet, tweet! The mailbag flies again

Bill Simmons, Page 2

From his ultimate cell-phone message to stories that would have melted the Internet, Bill Simmons is just getting warmed up in Part 1 of the mailbag.

Story | March 30, 2009

Winless, but not witless ...

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill can't explain his 0-4 effort in Round 2, but he can explain why he's big in Pakistan and how Eli Manning is like the "Karate Kid." And, of course, he offers his kiss of death to two of the NFL's final four.

Story | January 16, 2009

Sports Czar is fired up, ready to go

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Barack Obama could use a Sports Czar in his cabinet. Bill Simmons already has his platform and is ready to serve.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Breaking down Beantown's best

Bill Simmons, Page 2

It's like comparing Picasso and Rembrandt. DeNiro and Pacino. The Boss and U2. Bill Simmons breaks down the '86 Celts vs. the '07 Pats.

Story | January 16, 2008

Lamenting our national arms crisis

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons dissects the state of quarterback play in the NFL and ends up in a state of holiday depression.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007

Experiencing the chill of 'Victory'

Bill Simmons, Page 2

You'd think Bill Simmons would be thrilled what happened in the Pats-Colts showdown. You'd think wrong.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007