The Sporting News articles from January 2002

The Sporting News archives from January 2002

Weekend warriors. (Sporting News Radio).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Playoff fever Enhance your postseason with SportingNews.com's Ultimate Pro Football Matchups. Go inside each game preview to find out what the key plays are, who is injured and who will win, plus much more. Don't miss out on the reduced...

Sporting news radio.(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Weekend warriors Sports Saturday and Around the NFL with hosts Bob Berger and Bruce Murray kick off Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET and Sundays at noon. Join Bob and Bruce as they bring you live reports from stadiums featuring the latest news from...

`Hey, didn't you used to be Derek Anderson?' (Caught on the fly).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... * Bluegrass crazies're growing weary of Keith Bogans, who is becomin' a master of disappearing acts once someone flips the spotlight switch. Tubby's 'splaining that it has everything to do with effort, effort, effort, but Fly's thinking...

Chris Russell: on the Patriots' quarterbacks. (Sound bites: heard on the air from Sporting News Radio program hosts).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... "Sure, Tom Brady has been an amazing surprise this year for the Patriots. But if I'm Bill Belichick, I would not forget about Drew Bledsoe. When Bledsoe had talent around him, he was a Super Bowl quarterback." Chris Russell can be heard 2...

Peter Brown: on Jerry Krause and the Bulls. (Sound bites: heard on the air from Sporting News Radio program hosts).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... "People need to settle down on Jerry Krause and the Bulls. The Celtics have been rebuilding for 20 years, and like Rick Pitino said, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman aren't walking through that door anytime soon." Peter...

Bill Parcells: on NFL teams' mindsets. (Sound bites: heard on the air from Sporting News Radio program hosts).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... "The attitude in the communities is so much different. St. Louis is not going to be satisfied unless they win the Super Bowl. New England and Chicago, if they get knocked out, people are going to say, `Well, it was a great year.'" Bill...

Bob Hille's starting 5. (TSN Sights).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... 1 The BCS. Roy Kramer continues to downplay college football's landscape being defined by computers. By the way, I hear Notre Dame asked DreamWorks for permission to talk to Shrek. 2 NFL playoff tiebreakers. The Browns'...

When TV gets in the way. (Remote Control).(how sportscasters violated restrictions limiting access to players during game)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... As if we needed another homeland security concern. While viewers and telecasters enjoy the freedoms of all-access passes, these pose clear and present dangers. Now is the time to be on alert. Vigilant. Because TV can affect the outcome of games...

Static. (Remote Control).(anecdotes about television broadcasting of sports)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... * In deep BCS: If you didn't like the Bowl Championship Series this season, you probably won't next year, either. ABC programmer Loren Matthews says the contract doesn't have wiggle room for drastic change (read: an eight-team tournament)...

Choice voice. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... `Tim Floyd was absolutely right in leaving the Bulls. After all, don't organizations win championships?' --Steven Schucker, Chicago Got a comment? THE SPORTING NEWS would love to hear from you. Write Voice of the Fan, 10176 Corporate...

Bring on more replays. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... I would like to thank Paul Attner for writing about the two main problems that I also had with instant replay (TSN, December 24). Since every play ends with someone "down by contact," how can some plays be reviewed and others not? I also agree...

Not lucky. Just good. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... It's about time someone gives the Patriots the well-deserved praise you did (TSN, December 31). I am tired of hearing comments about how "lucky" they are, or how they're not as good as most people think they are. It's the opposite. The...

An owner and a prophet. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... Outfielder Johnny Damon was hailed as among the top hitters available with a .256 average, 49 RBIs and nine home runs in 2001. Damon's four-year, $31 million deal with the Red Sox brings to mind a comment by Bill Veeck. Long before the free...

How refreshing. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... It seems as if Dave Kindred gets kudos every week from readers. They are well deserved. His article on Rick Pitino (TSN, December 24) was terrific. We tend to see someone with the success and money that Pitino has and think that his life must...

Weigh-in: the winner at baseball's swap meet. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... A.L. East teams were at the center of many of the early offseason deals, and readers have plenty to say about the changes to the Yankees and the Red Sox. "I've never been a Dan Duquette admirer," writes Earl Martin of Vancouver, B.C., "but...

Your final answer? (Voice Of The Fan).(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... Is America's pastime OK the way it is, or should it be fixed? In Dave Kindred's "Root, Hog or Die" column (TSN, August 7, 2000), he extolled the virtues of hard work, sound management and a good farm system. He explained that that's how the...

Fading interest. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... I guess that I am getting too old for "modern day" sports. I have been a big Ohio State football and Cincinnati Reds baseball fan since childhood, but recent events have erased most of my interest. I have deplored the capricious trading of...

A grasp of the problem. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... You failed to include Development No. 5 in why defensive tackles are not getting to the quarterbacks (TSN, December 24): Officials no longer call holding unless the offensive linemen do a takedown of the on-rushing defensive tackles, as well as...

The Weight-In. (Voice Of The Fan).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
January 7, 2002... Just about everyone would agree that the Lakers are the best in the West and probably the entire NBA. But in the East? The 76ers, last season's finalist, are struggling because of injuries. The Magic, Raptors, Hornets and Knicks have been...

2nd helpings: they didn't come into the NFL with the hype of their first-round brethren, but these second-round standouts have key roles in the postseason hopes of their teams. (NFL)(Cover Story).(Cover Story)
January 7, 2002... Before Jacksonville and Pittsburgh tangled on opening day, the Jaguars knew little about Steelers rookie inside linebacker Kendrell Bell. There weren't many game-film appearances of Bell to access, and he hadn't earned much of a national...

The guys who have the goods. (NFL Insider).(football coaches who deserve notice)
January 7, 2002... January is the time for breaking resolutions, cutting up credit cards and hiring head coaches. So, in an effort to better familiarize our loyal readers with the men they will be cursing at and fawning over in the near future, we offer a...

Their time on top might be close at hand. (NFL Insider).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... One week from now, fans of most NFL teams will have packed up their hibachis and coolers, put away their flags and face paint and started spending more Sunday afternoons working in and around the house. But before they get discouraged by a...

Week 17 matchup: Barry Sims vs. John Abraham. (NFL Insider).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Jets RE John Abraham is accustomed to making adjustments. As a senior at South Carolina, he was switched to outside linebacker after three years as an end. Then, in the NFL, he was switched back to end as a rookie in 2000. But after posting 4...

Extra praise for Mariucci. (Going deep).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Bill Belichick and Dick Jauron will be everyone else's coach-of-the-year winners this season. But not mine. Not when compared to the beautiful music being created by Steve Mariucci from the out-of-tune rubble that was the 49ers two years ago....

Outside linebackers. (Draftwatch).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... This outside linebacker crop is average at best. Not including juniors, there are few players who are worth spending a pick on the first day of the draft. 1. Napolean Harris, Northwestern, 6-2, 246. With power, speed and athleticism,...

Draft dish: the war room. (NFL Insider).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... In what shapes up as a weak 2002 quarterback class, Maryland's Shaun Hill is getting some notice as a possible late-round prospect. Hill doesn't have any outstanding athletic qualities, but he has adequate natural skills and is a proven winner...

League leaders. (NFL Insider).
January 7, 2002... LEAGUE LEADERS RUSHING Atts. Yds. Avg. TDs. C. Martin, NYJ 316 1455 4.6 10 Holmes, K.C. 304 1438 4.7 8 Green, G.B. 281 ...

TSN scoreboard. (NFL Insider).
January 7, 2002... TSN SCOREBOARD NFC EAST PHI NYG W-L 10-5 7-8 Pct. .667 .467 PF ...

Game previews. (NFL Insider).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Jets at Raiders In last season's meeting between these teams, the Raiders clinched a spot in the playoffs and held the Jets to 10 yards rushing in winning, 31-7. Had this season's game been played in mid-September, as originally scheduled,...

Fantasy source. (NFL Insider).(analysis of football teams and players)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... The big question in Week 17 is about playing time as teams locked into playoff spots might rest their starters. And the good news is that most teams still are fighting for playoff position, even if the postseason berths largely are determined....

AFC East. (NFL).
January 7, 2002... Buffalo Bills www.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/bills WHO'S THE BACK? Might there be a running back controversy brewing? Shawn Bryson, in relief of injured starter Travis Henry, followed up a 130-yard day against the Falcons with 107 of the...

AFC Central. (NFL).
January 7, 2002... ONE MORE YEAR: Despite speculation to the contrary, look for TE Shannon Sharpe to return next season. Sharpe has played well, especially in crunch time, and he is a favorite of coach Brian Billick. Sharpe's the leader of an offense that lacks...

AFC West. (NFL).
January 7, 2002... Denver Broncos www.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/broncos DAVIS' FUTURE: RB Terrell Davis certainly gave the Broncos' brass something to think about in the win over the Raiders. He didn't have a spectacular game, but he ran with as much...

NFC East. (NFL).
January 7, 2002... Arizon Cardinals www.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/cardinals LAYING THE FOUNDATION: The offseason investment in the offensive line hasn't produced spectacular results this season, but coaches think a payoff lies ahead. Rookie G Leonard Davis...

NFC Central. (NFL).
January 7, 2002... Chicago Bears www.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/bears LOOKING BETTER: The play of WR D'Wayne Bates against the Lions Sunday was a needed boost to an offense getting ready for the playoffs. Bates, a third-round pick in 1999, has disappointed...

NFC West. (NFL).
January 7, 2002... GIVE HIM THE BALL: The team can't seem to find suitable playing time for Brian Finneran, even as he continues to play like the team's best receiver when given the chance. Against the Dolphins, the Falcons threw to Finneran twice. One was good...

Rein man: junior point guard Jason Gardner has hold of the Arizona offense. If he loosens his grip just a bit, the young Wildcats will go a long way. (College Basketball).(University of Arizona basketball team)
January 7, 2002... By the time Lute Olson finished discussing his worst loss ever at Arizona, most of the Wildcats had seen enough of their cramped locker room in the basement of Oregon's creaky McArthur Court. They bolted. Except for the team's three juniors....

Examining the merits of three surprises. (College Basketball: Insider).(play of teams from Marquette, Rutgers and North Carolina State)
January 7, 2002... If you are able, at this point, to distinguish the authentic article from the clever forgery, you should be working either for the NCAA Tournament selection committee or Miami Vice. Entering the final weekend of 2001, there were 42...

TSN power poll. (College Basketball: Insider).(basketball team ratings)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 7, 2002... TSN POWER POLL Rk. Team (Last week) W-L Best nonconference win 1. Duke (1) 11-0 vs. Kentucky, 95-92 (12/18) 2. Kansas (2) 10-1 at Arizona, 105-97 (12/1) 3. Florida (3) ...

On air ball: a calendar of events. (College Basketball: Insider).
January 7, 2002... ON AIR BALL A calendar of events JANUARY Oregon at Arizona, 8:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Net Arizona Friday The `Cats try to avenge their 30-point December 4 shellacking in Eugene--Lute Olson's worst loss at Arizona. ...

Overrated. (College Basketball: Insider).(C Lonny Baxter)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... C Lonny Baxter, Maryland. Of the 30 Wooden Award semifinalists, Baxter's inclusion may be the most difficult to defend. Although he was great as a junior, he has been an easy mark for defenders as a senior and often has been in foul...

Underrated. (College Basketball: Insider).(maryland University's G Juan Dixon)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... G Juan Dixon, Maryland. When ESPN put together a list of the top players in nonconference competition, it found no room for Dixon on the first or second team. That does not compute. Dixon was the one Terps player who was ready to play when the...

Player of the week. (College Basketball: Insider).(St. Bonaventure's J.R. Bremer)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... G J.R. Bremer, St. Bonaventure We should have been seen this coming. Slick-quick senior J.R. Bremer had topped 25 point six times in the team's 7-2 start. Still, when he hit for 33 points in an 88-70 win at Connecticut, it truly was an...

Conference call. (College Basketball: Insider).(Oklahoma's Ebi Ere and St. John's Marcus Hatton)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... SG Ebi Ere, Oklahoma There were two Oklahoma-related surprises at the league's preseason media day: * Coach Kelvin Sampson said his team would be very strong, despite massive turnover. * Ebi Ere (EBB-ee EAR-ee) was the pick for...

This week's spotlight: best junior college imports. (College Basketball: Insider).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] C Justin Rowe, Maine. Maine has struggled so far but should contend in the league thanks to 7-0 Rowe (rhymes with "cow"). Rowe, who sat out last year after playing for Clearwater (Fla.) Christian College, ranks...

The plays that made the season. (College Football: Insider).
January 7, 2002... Every year, there are a handful of special plays that have tremendous impact on determining the national champion. They aren't always the most spectacular plays of the season; they just cause the most reverberation. Who can forget Oklahoma...

Top job at Cal is a golden opportunity for Tedford. (College Football: Insider).(University of California head coach Jeff Tedford)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Jeff Tedford is ready to meet the press. Sporting a deep blue Cal cap and matching blazer, the newly introduced head coach at California even looks ready for kickoff. The only thing missing is a headset. But that can wait. There's a lot of work...

Who's new? (College Football: Insider).(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Phil Bennett, SMU: Former Kansas State defensive coordinator gets his chance--and at a school with new facilities and lots of skill. Rickey Bustle, Louisiana-Lafayette: Ex-Virginia Tech offensive coordinator needs to find personnel for the...

Where is Hockeytown? Detroit isn't the only city that makes a strong claim to being the center of the ice universe. (NHL).
January 7, 2002... Luc Robitaille has had family dinners interrupted by autograph seekers at restaurants in Montreal, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and other NHL cities, but he never stirred up as much interest as he did in Detroit one day before the Red Wings were...

The Sharks have joined the elite. (NHL: Insider).(National Hockey League news)
January 7, 2002... Owen Nolan could feel that something special was about to happen to the Avalanche in 1995-96, but he was traded by Colorado to San Jose early that season. Six years and two Stanley Cups later, the Avalanche continue to be an annual threat to...

Eastern conference. (NHL).(hockey)
January 7, 2002... Atlantic Division NEW JERSEY DEVILS: G Martin Brodeur says there is no doubt his team misses the offensive potential RW Alexander Mogilny took with him to Toronto. The Devils' lack of scoring has been so bad that coach Larry Robinson has...

Western conference. (NHL).(hockey)
January 7, 2002... Central Division CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS: Defensive play is so tight these days that offensive help is needed from the blue line, and D Phil Housley, Boris Mironov and Jon Klemm always seem to be stepping up in that regard for Chicago. As a...

Trade winds are beginning to blow. (NBA Insider).(basketball)
January 7, 2002... Shakespeare once wrote, "Rumor is a pipe, blown by surmises, jealousies and conjectures." The Roman poet Ovid wrote, "The mind that is conscious of its rectitude laughs at the lies of rumor." Personally, I prefer what Will Rogers had to say in...

One on one with ... Penny Hardaway. (NBA Insider).(Interview)
January 7, 2002... After sitting out all but four games last season because of knee surgery--the fourth knee surgery of his career--Penny Hardaway has returned to the Suns and is playing like he never missed a beat. TSN's Sean Deveney talks with Hardaway about...

Spurs have long-range goals. (NBA Insider).(basketball teams)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Having long tried to sell free agents the standard we-have-no-state-income-tax-but-plenty-of-warm-weather bill of fare, the Spurs now have an infomercial-ready recruiting pitch: "Want to see your 3-point shooting improve? Come play with...

Wally is worlds better. (NBA Insider).(basketball)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... If you listen to Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders, it all was blown out of proportion, the much-rumored summer trade that would have sent Wally Szczerbiak to the Bulls for a package featuring Marcus Fizer. Minnesota had hoped all along to...

LIP service. (NBA Insider).(basketball)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... If you're not getting better, you're losing ground, and that puts you in the running for this season's LIP (Least Improved Player) Award. 1. Kelvin Cato, Rockets. In 10 years, Hakeem Olajuwon still will be better than Cato, the player the...

Getting better all the time. (NBA Insider).(basketball)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... There's a difference between improving and putting up big numbers on a deflated roster. By that definition, Wally Szczerbiak is a much better player this season than last because he has carved out a bigger role on essentially the same team....

Jordan can't do it alone. (NBA Insider).(basketball players)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Dissing the Wizards' playoff chances is like shouting at your kid for improving an F on his report card to a B- and not an A. It doesn't seem right. Just last season, the only way "Wizards" and "playoffs" appeared together was with the words...

It's January. Get over it. (NBA Insider).(basketball)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... If Wednesday is hump day in the working world, January is hump month in the NBA--the month when most teams get a definitive answer as to where their season is headed. Aside from some weeping Wizards fans, here are three things to look for...

Eastern conference. (NBA).(basketball)
January 7, 2002... Atlantic Division BOSTON CELTICS: PG Kenny Anderson has yet to disappoint the team. On offense, he has adjusted to a role that emphasizes getting the ball to PF Antoine Walker and SF Paul Pierce. He also has improved on defense and...

Western conference. (NBA).(basketball)
January 7, 2002... Midwest Division DALLAS MAVERICKS: PF Juwan Howard seems to have snapped out of the funk he was in when the Karl Malone trade rumors surfaced. Howard has returned to the starting lineup and was solid as a rebounder and fourth scoring...

Looking for a perfect marriage. (NASCAR).
January 7, 2002... The top 25 Winston Cup teams operate with relatively similar budgets and equipment, so chemistry moves a 10th-place team into the top five. In essence, it separates the winners from the losers. At the core of all race teams is the bond...

Hawk could fly, but Tram is stalled. (Baseball Insider).
January 7, 2002... My gut tells me that Andre Dawson and Alan Trammell are not Hall of Famers. They were stellar players and outstanding baseball citizens, but that isn't enough. The way I see it, the Hall should be reserved for only the best. If I were...

A.L. (Baseball).
January 7, 2002... Anaheim Angels www.sportingnews.com/baseball/teams/angels OFFSEASON... SO FAR: The team acquired two experienced starting pitchers when it signed RHP Aaron Sele (15-5, 3.60 ERA last season) to a three-year deal worth $24 million and...

N.L. (Baseball).
January 7, 2002... New York Yankees www.sportingnews.com/baseball/teams/yankees OFFSEASON... SO FAR: Looking to revamp the offense, the team landed its top free-agent target, 1B Jason Giambi. His ability to get on base and hit for power makes the rest...

Ali fails Ali.(boxing)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... One morning not long ago, for the first time in years, as he had done from around the world in another lifetime, Angelo Dundee called. "I'm sending you something you'll like," he said. What is it? "You'll see, you'll like it." ...

Sportingnews.com.
January 14, 2002... Playoff primer Warren Sapp and the Bucs didn't live up to regular-season expectations, but now that they're back in the playoffs, how far can they go? Find out what our experts say when you register for THE SPORTING NEWS' Ultimate...

New voice on the block. (Sporting News Radio).(Tim Brando)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... Tim Brando joins Sporting News Radio's network lineup as host of a new afternoon show. Brando previously was the host of CBS Sports' College Football Today and At the Half, CBS' college basketball halftime studio show. The Tim Brando Show...

`Hey, didn't you used to be a three-hour college football game?' (Caught on the fly: fly@sportingnews.com).(Brief Article)(Column)
January 14, 2002... * Fly knows (shaddup!) Tim Floyd air-balled his chance coachin' NBAbies, but you can bet your local A.D.'S adding him to the speed dial (right after Leo Hamilton). TCU, Texas A&M, FSU and Clemson are just a few that could be making eyes at a...

On Nebraska's Rose Bowl loss. (Sound bites: heard on the air from Sporting News Radio program hosts).(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... On Nebraska's Roseloss: "Nebraska's coaches should be embarrassed by their conservatism. How can you justify being down four or five touchdowns and continuing to run the ball? They essentially ran the prevent offense with the national...

On the Miami football coach. (Sound bites: heard on the air from Sporting News Radio program hosts).(Larry Coker)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... On the Miami football coach: "Larry Coker may have won the national championship in his first year as head coach, but it took him more than two decades of hard work to get to the Rose Bowl. He's an example of perserverance to be admired." ...

On Elvis Grbac and the Ravens. (Sound bites: heard on the air from Sporting News Radio program hosts).(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... On Elvis Grbac and the Ravens: "I told you a couple of weeks ago that I didn't think the Ravens' defense was what it was (last year). They played pretty well (last week), but I don't think Baltimore has enough offensively, particularly at the...

Bob Hille's starting 5. (TSNSights).(Brief Article)(Column)
January 14, 2002... 1 The NFL playoffs. How scary is the Rams' offense? "Tony Siragusa Swimsuit Calendar" scary. 2 Who's No. 1? College football fans' second most-asked question has been answered. The most-asked question: "How many times are they...

When MNF roared--and ruled. (Remote Patrol).(Monday Night Mayhem)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... You didn't have to be alive in the Howard Cosell Era to appreciate how big Monday Night Football was, although it helps. Assistance is provided by Monday Night Mayhem, a made-for-TNT movie premiering January 14 (9 p.m. ET)--a reminder that...

Static. (Remote Patrol).(television sports coverage)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2002... * Grading on the curve (New Year bowling): ABC's BCS championship game, nee Rose Bowl... B-. Keith Jackson-Tim Brant interviewing each other (TB: "Are you surprised?" KJ: "Yes, I am." TB: "I am, too."), filling air with Miami up 27... C....

Choice voice. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... `Charles Woodson and Michigan might have stolen the Heisman from Peyton Manning a few years ago, but Tennessee finally caught them and spanked them for it.' --Many Douglas, Holladay, Tenn.

Battier trumps Parker. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... With all due respect to Spurs guard Tony Parker (TSN, December 24), the NBA Rookie of the Year should be Shane Battier of the Grizzlies. Battier is playing 40 minutes per game, averaging 15 points and is a major contributor on offense and...

Consistency check. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... In one issue, THE SPORTING NEWS tabs Conference USA as the most overrated conference (TSN, December 17). In the next issue, the two lead college basketball stories are on Memphis and Cincinnati (TSN, December 24). I wonder who is overrating...

Stop the madness. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... Paul Attner's piece on "No Excuses for Fans Who Behave Badly" (TSN, December 24) was right on the money. God forbid that sports in the U.S. is headed down the same road as international soccer, where opposing thugs maim and terrorize in...

Stop the sales. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... After what happened at the Browns-Jaguars game on December 16, I am concerned that the vast majority of the national media and people across the United States think all Browns fans are drunken idiots. This is not the case. The people who...

Having second thoughts. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... The article on the second-round draft picks (TSN, January 7) was super, but how could you leave Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot off your list of the top 10 rookies? Smoot has started since the season began and plays a position second only to...

Weigh-in: no beast in the East. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... The Lakers are the clear favorite in the West, but the flawed Eastern Conference can generate a heated debate. Who will emerge from the East? J.A. MacDonald of Toronto believes bench strength will play a key role. "The Bucks and...

The weigh-in. (Voice Of The Fan).
January 14, 2002... The college basketball season has switched gears now that the conference schedules have started. Therefore, we can look forward to some great action, the renewal of some great rivalries and plenty of impact games. Hoops fans can't wait for...