The greatest competition ever

A few weeks after the Steelers and Vikings played in Super Bowl IX, they competed in an even more memorable event.

Calm down, there's much more football to be played this season

Everyone is down on the Giants and Titans, but TMQ says it's way too early to know which team is the best in the NFL.

In life, and in death, Taylor was a natural mystery

Tough and intimidating on the field, much of Sean Taylor's life remains a mystery. As ESPN.com's Elizabeth Merrill writes, those close to the slain Washington Redskins safety say his life was, in many ways, a collection of contradictions.

Playing the Shell Game

Bill Simmons would like to thank Art Shell for making his return to football everything the Sports Guy hoped it would be.

Sorting through the NFL slop

If you happened to have seen an NFL game this season that wasn't poorly played, please contact Bill Simmons.

The Rust Age of the NBA

During the Magic-Bird-MJ era everything was golden for the NBA. But with the 19-year-olds in charge, TMQ sees a different metal.

Why are you punting?

In his final column of the season, TMQ writes that some teams use the Super Bowl to showcase their greatness while others just throw in the towel.

Hill's spirit lives on inside Patriots' locker room

The memory of fallen teammate Marquise Hill remains strong among Patriots players, especially DE Jarvis Green, writes Len Pasquarelli.

101 things all sports fans must experience before they die

Save your vacation days because Jim Caple has the 101 Things All Sports Fans Must Experience Before They Die.

Sports Getaways for Dec. 28 - Jan. 1

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NFL looms, but Bloom looking for Olympic berth

Much has been said about Jeremy Bloom's quest for the NFL. But he's got one goal first: Make the Olympic Team.

Players look at risks, contracts

NFL players with big contracts assess the risk of their actions.

Extrapointindex for February 15-28, 2004

Trey Wingo sizes up Jamal Lewis' challenge. Jeremy Schaap's sarcasm cuts Bonds' down to size. And Linda Cohn can't muster sympathy for T.O.

The Year in Sex & Sports

From Wally's babe magnet to naked Romanian gymnasts, a look back at the sexiest sports stories of 2002.