The Sporting News articles from March 2006

The Sporting News archives from March 2006

To know list: 8 things to make you an instant expert this week.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 3, 2006... [1] THE MAIN EVENT It's a No Fun League off the field Unless the NFL and the players association shake hands soon, free agents might be more like semi-free agents. Of course, they also could be on hold free agents. The free-agent...

This I gotta see: all times Eastern.(ON DECK: This week ahead in sports)(Calendar)
March 3, 2006... SAT 25 NFL Scouting Combine Draft lovers can hang with those go-getters at the NFL Network all day for news, interviews and "never-before-seen access" of prospects--which might--just might--include a shot of Oregon run stuffer Haloti Ngata...

Coming at you.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 3, 2006... In the March 10 issue Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Edgerrin James does. So does Jamal Lewis. They're two of the most coveted players available as the NFL free-agent market opens for business. We'll break down the free-agent frenzy for...

Bob Hille's starting 5.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 3, 2006... 1 Spring training. Florida is great... unless you're stuck behind senior citizens at a restaurant. Believe me, you do not want to hear the hostess say, "Yankees rotation, party of four." 2 The NFL Combine. The mental testing is rigorous in...

When the 'dumb stuff' takes on new meaning: you can have the bling. I'm more impressed by these guys.(MY TURN: 111 percent)
March 3, 2006... Ice Cube wore a platinum pendant reading "Ice Cube," you know, in case you weren't sure. Fat Joe, too, strolled in, accessorized by a diamond chain that was thick and long enough to power a Huffy. A member of his entourage smiled, revealing a...

Your turn.(KNOW IT ALL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 3, 2006... 'Does anyone else think Andrei Kirilenko resembles Rocky's archenemy Ivan Drago?'--Taylor Smith, Eagle Grove, Iowa * Ben Roethlisberger is the new Tom Brady (TSN, February 17)? Puh-leeze! He was 9-for-21 for 123 yards with two...

Polling place.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 3, 2006... POLLING PLACE How many of golf's four majors will Tiger Woods win this year? SportingNews.com users Sporting News staff Zip. Zilch. Nada. 9% 5% Just one ...

Blog on.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 3, 2006... RE: THE WRONG GUY Posted by Elongated Man So how would you like to be Josh McCown? You've done nothing but chuck the ball as far as possible as accurately as possible for this hapless Arizona franchise, always with the carrot of the...

A 2 1/2-minute golf guide: well, lookee here--our Sundays have been freed up just in time for the 2006 season ... which, uh, started two months ago.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 3, 2006... The Big Five, the Big Three or the Very Big One? Despite spells of inconsistent play, Tiger Woods is in position to reassert his dominance. Knee surgery sidelined Ernie Els late in 2005 and dropped him to fifth in the world rankings. Poor...

Behind closed doors: take a backstage peek at Northern Iowa--from pregame to halftime adjustments--as it jockeys for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.(COLLEGE BASKETBALL)
March 3, 2006... PREGAME The seats arranged neatly inside this cozy meeting room are empty now. Everyone is standing, leaning in to form a pyramid by raising one hand and touching at the top. Every basketball team does something like this before a game....

The ex factor: the landscape of this season could be shaped by the play of 15-15!--former Marlins who have been sprinkled about the majors.(MLB)
March 3, 2006... The 2005 Marlins were demolished as swiftly as a cookie-cutter stadium being replaced by a new ballpark. Which is interesting because if the franchise had had a stadium deal in place, the plunger wouldn't have been pushed. When the final...

From topsy-turvy to okey-dokey: a hotshot rookie and fired-up fans in Oklahoma City have turned last season's doormat into the NBA's biggest surprise.(NBA)
March 3, 2006... In a corner of the Hornets locker room, assistant coach Jim Cleamons is diagramming the night's game plan. X's here. O's there. The only one not paying much attention is head coach Byron Scott. As Cleamons outlines strategy for the upcoming...

Drama kings: Jimmie Johnson's triumph in the Daytona 500 was just one of the many gripping story lines in NASCAR's season opener.(NASCAR)
March 3, 2006... NASCAR has a long history of cheaters. Racers looking for an edge have built bigger engines, doctored tires and conspired to find even the slightest bit of gray in the blackest and whitest of rules. But crew chief Chad Knaus set a new standard...

One of a kind: in the five years since Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash at Daytona, the only constants in NASCAR have been change--and the void created by the loss of The Intimidator.
March 3, 2006... February 18, 2001, figured to be NASCAR's coming-out party. It had taken more than five decades, the trip from the Florida beach over the clay roads of the North Carolina moonshiners, but stock car racing finally had arrived. Fans who...

Dinner with D'Brickashaw: find out why Virginia's D'Brickashaw Ferguson is the draft's top O-line prospect-and much more--by joining his table of four.(NFL)
March 3, 2006... It would be some kind of dinner party. Malcolm X. Dave Chappelle. Evelyn McLendon. The talk would be insightful. Funny. Even a little profane. The host would be D'Brickashaw Ferguson, who sees no problem including his maternal grandmother...

It's too early to judge the Juice Era stars.(BASEBALL)
March 3, 2006... Much as it might disappoint a society that craves instant analysis, it's too early to determine Sammy Sosa's legacy. His 17-year career cannot be wrapped up in a tidy blog, column or sound bite. We need more time. Time to think. Time to...

Your guide to the '06 World Baseball Classic.(FASTBALLS, FLAGS AND FAVORITES)
March 3, 2006... For all of the World Baseball (kind of) Classic's shortcomings--playing a "world championship" during spring training tops our list--there still are plenty of reasons to watch. Try Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Ichiro Suzuki and Johan Santana....

Spotlight: World Baseball Classic.(BASEBALL)
March 3, 2006... RED SOX C Jason Varitek takes great pride in knowing the strengths and weaknesses of his pitching staff, but his duty in the WBC will force him to cram to have a full scouting report on all of the Red Sox's pitchers by the start of the season....

A.L. report.(BASEBALL)
March 3, 2006... DEVIL RAYS LHP Scott Kazmir (6-0,188) added 12 pounds of muscle in the offsesaon; his goal was strengthening his legs, and he hopes the improved conditioning will help him become the No. 1 starter.... TWINS C Joe Mauer withdrew from the World...

N.L. report.(BASEBALL)
March 3, 2006... DODGERS closer Eric Gagne says he's on schedule to be ready for opening day. He showed no lingering effects from his June 2005 elbow surgery during a bullpen session last week.... The GIANTS' closer, RHP Armando Benitez, came to camp 20 pounds...

Milicic has been moved--now it's his move.(NBA)
March 3, 2006... The only time I ever was inclined to watch Darko Milicic very closely was during a series of workouts in the barnlike building the Pistons call their practice facility behind the Palace. This was in spring 2004, after the team's regular...

Q&A: Kings forward Ron Artest.(NBA)(Interview)(Panel Discussion)
March 3, 2006... TSN: After not playing for well over a month, you played three games in five days immediately after being traded. What was the toughest part about that? ARTEST: It was a different type of scenario, getting in game shape and cardio-ready....

The All-Nonstar team.(NBA)
March 3, 2006... These guys didn't have the numbers to make it to Houston, but they've made All Star-like differences between winning and losing for their teams. Besides, they're just plain fun to watch. PG Maurice Williams, Bucks. A key to the Bucks'...

In this sport, points--not money--talk.(NASCAR)
March 3, 2006... Stock car racing sprang from moonshiners who souped up their cars to outrun the revenuers. So we shouldn't be surprised that NASCAR's first strictly stock race on June 19, 1949, included the first disqualification. After Glen Dunnaway's '47...

How can these drivers make the Chase?(NASCAR: DRIVER REPORTS)
March 3, 2006... Casey Mears It's a new season and a new opportunity for Mears, 27, who has moved from Chip Ganassi Racing's No. 41 to its 42 car, which is under crew chief Donnie Wingo. Mears and his team made strides last season, but ultimately their...

When the best is good enough.(COLLEGE BASKETBALL)
March 3, 2006... There are so many trophies and awards in this sport, I'm surprised they haven't named one after me. But while we all try to figure what such a trophy would honor--the best player under 5-8?--let's examine races for awards that already...

Tyler Hansbrough, F, North Carolina.(PLAYER OF THE WEEK)
March 3, 2006... Hansbrough will be named national Freshman of the Year any day now, but no week of that year has been as glorious as the most recent. Hansbrough averaged 32.5 points in beating Miami on the road and in spurring a comeback victory at home...

TSN sweet 16.(COLLEGE BASKETBALL)
March 3, 2006... TSNSWEET16 A 4x4 ride through the world of college hoops Streaking Kansas kids 1. George Washington, 14 straight wins 1. Brandon Rush T2. Memphis, 13 2. Mario Chalmers...

At linebacker, the draft-day hits keep on coming.(NFL)
March 3, 2006... Used to be taking linebackers high in the draft was frowned upon, like walking around the mall with your boxers showing. Times, you may have noticed, are changing. The thinking in the past was you didn't need to select a linebacker with a...

Inside the AFC.(NFL)
March 3, 2006... BRONCOS WR Darius Watts gets out of breaks quickly and has good speed but hasn't shown adequate dedication. The team used fewer three-receiver sets last season because it lacked the appropriate personnel, but new coordinator Mike Heimerdinger...

Inside the NFC.(NFL)
March 3, 2006... After being largely ignored in the game plan last season, LIONS WR Mike Williams will get an opportunity to compete for a starting job in 2006. Williams' poor conditioning and poor work ethic were addressed but never corrected last season.......

The truth about unintended consequences.(COLLEGE FOOTBALL)
March 3, 2006... Read a little blurb a couple of weeks ago about Bob Petrino's denying interest in the Raiders' job. I always chuckle when Petrino's name finds its way into a news story--and it has nothing to do with his being a candidate for every job this...

Squeeze play.(FANTASY SOURCE)
March 3, 2006... What's the biggest mistake you can make as you prepare for your draft? Other than considering any Cubs starting pitcher a must-own, it is putting too much weight on a specific category. Whether yours is a 5x5 or points league, the big booby...

Give blood, play hockey--and live to tell about it.
March 3, 2006... This is a story so small that no one reported it. It didn't happen in professional sports or big-time college sports. No one saw it on television, and there were only about 600 people in the building. It's a story about people you've never...

To know list: 7 things to make you an Instant Expert this week.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 10, 2006... [1] THE MAIN EVENT College hoops' home stretch The regular season ends this weekend for major Division I programs but will be followed by conference tournaments that give NCAA Tournament selection committee members a lot more...

This I gotta see: all times Eastern.(ON DECK: The week ahead in sports)(Calendar)
March 10, 2006... SAT 4 North Carolina at Duke (9 p.m. ESPN). You can't beat the rivalry, though it's no sure thing the game will deliver. For a guaranteed thrill ride, pop on ESPN Classic earlier in the day; a six-hour block of Heels-Devils memories starts...

It seems like just yesterday ...(COMING AT YOU: In the March 17 issue)
March 10, 2006... It seems like just yesterday... OK, so we're old--120 years old. But, what the heck, we're still feeling pretty good. And we'll prove it on this special TSN anniversary with a feature package that includes the 120 coolest numbers in sports,...

Bob Hille's starting 5.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 10, 2006... 1 Barry Bonds. I'm hoping that eventually he'll be more clear about his retirement plans because, frankly, if this is his last season, the guy deserves a good-riddance tour. 2 The Knicks. You gotta give 'em this: They're proof that the...

Sports talk with Josh Duhamel: former quarterback at Minot (N.D.) State, model, star of NBC's Las Vegas.(KNOW IT ALL)(Interview)
March 10, 2006... TSN: You a sports fan? DUHAMEL: I'm a sports junkie. TSN: What's your favorite sport? DUHAMEL: Football, definitely. I like basketball, and I love golf and stuff like that, but I get childlike in the fall when football season...

The plane truth.(HOW'D WE DO THAT?)
March 10, 2006... The seed for the cover shoot for our NFL free agents preview was planted during a conversation between staff photographer Robert Seale and creative director Bill Wilson. Edgerrin James would be photographed near a sleek, high-end private jet...

Your turn.(KNOW IT ALL)(Letter to the Editor)
March 10, 2006... 'Isiah Thomas is trying to kill Larry Brown. I'm serious. He's trying to give Larry a heart attack. Stephon Marbury and Steve Francis is the worst pairing since Flavor Flav and Brigitte Nielsen.--lakerkev via SportingNews.com' * I've been...

Polling place: who's your guy: J.J. Redick or Adam Morrison?(KNOW IT ALL)
March 10, 2006... SPORTINGNEWS.COM USERS Redick 47% Morrison 53% Note: Table made from pie chart. SPORTING NEWS STAFF Redick 44% Morrison 56% Note: Table made from pie chart.

Blog on.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 10, 2006... RE: CONSPIRACY THEORIES Posted by dukenola There are some who feel a conspiracy exists when Duke plays. If they are correct, then we are watching more than just refs making bad calls--we are watching a fake product. It is, in essence,...

Radio Star: real talk from a fan on Sporting News Radio.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 10, 2006... 'Manny Ramirez is just seeing how far he can push the Red Sox. It's really just all about Manny. I don't think it's a time issue because Manny is in Florida with his expensive training regimen. But Manny doesn't have to stay in South Beach to...

The NAIA basketball tournament? Throw 32 teams in the same building and see which is the last one standing at the end of a weeklong frenzy.(WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH ... BECAUSE YOU NEED TO KNOW (EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW TO ASK))
March 10, 2006... Madness. If it's March, what else are we going to be talking about? But this isn't NCAA hoops. This is the NAIA's version. And even if you don't recognize the names of the teams, it's pure college basketball Bacchanalia. Early-round games...

Everybody loves Elton: the Clippers' Elton Brand has been the NBA's lovable loser the past six years--but that loser tag has to go.(NBA)
March 10, 2006... So Elton Brand couldn't find his tooth, right? He's looking everywhere, on the floor, behind the bench. This is a while ago, 1994, he's 15 years old, or about to turn 15, something like that. A freshman, and a starter for Peekskill High in New...

Rock on: genius or overrated? If former Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone turns around the inferior Orioles' staff, the debate will be over.(MLB)
March 10, 2006... For a pitching coach to become outrageously famous, a few things must happen. He has to coach for a consistent winner--say, a team that reels off 14 consecutive division titles. He has to draw the attention of TV cameras, perhaps with a cute...

Fanning the fire: on-ice action will get hot as the NHL season resumes, and five teams pack a little extra sizzle.(NHL: SECOND HALF PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... The Olympic cauldron is cold, the boys are back, and the 2006 Games now give way to the most important NHL games of 2006. It's March, and every NHL fan knows this is when every point can be the difference between making the playoffs and going...

The field 2006.
March 10, 2006... Comedian: Did you all watch the Daytona 500 last week? I couldn't believe the number of driver changes in Nextel Cup. Audience: How many were there? Comedian: There were so many, only Chad Knaus has the time to explain each one. ...

Who wants to be a millionaire: welcome to the NFL's free-agent extravaganza, where players aim for big jackpots from teams trying to get rich, too.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... It's time to play... the free-agent market? This is where your favorite stars play for big cash while your favorite teams pay for big improvements. But before we start the game for the grandest of offseason prizes, let's warm up with a few...

AFC East.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... BUFFALO BILLS CAP SPACE: The team is about $7 million under the salary cap. Don't look for any blockbuster signings, but the Bills will be players. MOVING ON: Duke Preston is ready to take over at center in his second season, so Trey...

AFC North.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... BALTIMORE RAVENS CAP SPACE: The team is about $10 million under the cap but isn't likely to pursue many big-name free agents because it has a lot of holes to fill. The Ravens would like to sign a starting running back and a quarterback and...

AFC South.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... HOUSTON TEXANS CAP SPACE: The team is about $4 million under the cap and will look to open more space. The Texans will be midlevel players in the market and sign a couple of free agents. MOVING ON: RB Jonathan Wells probably can command...

AFC West.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... DENVER BRONCOS CAP SPACE: At $23 million over the cap, the team is focused on restructuring contracts rather than making a splash on the market. But the Broncos could become active if LT Matt Lepsis and/or DT Gerard Warren surprise them by...

NFC East.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... DALLAS COWBOYS CAP SPACE: The team is about $12 million under the cap. It might not make as big of a free-agent splash as last year, but it could go after a right tackle, a free safety and a receiver. MOVING ON: The team has three...

NFC North.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... CHICAGO BEARS CAP SPACE: The team has about $17 million in cap room, which will allow it to be aggressive in the free-agent market. G.M. Jerry Angelo isn't one to throw a lot of money at one player, so multiple needs could be addressed....

NFC South.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... ATLANTA FALCONS CAP SPACE: The team is about $2 million over the cap, so it will have to cut a few players and restructure the contracts of RB Warrick Dunn and RT Todd Weiner to be able to fill its biggest need: a good safety. MOVING ON:...

NFC West.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)
March 10, 2006... ARIZONA CARDINALS CAP SPACE: With about a $15 million cap surplus, the team likely will be a major player. Coach Dennis Green plans to acquire a handful of free agents so the club can get help in several areas instead of going for one...

Finding ways to show the little guys some love.(NFL)
March 10, 2006... Not long ago, small receivers had the same stigma as small closets. But in the last year, that has started to change. Now, teams have two models to point to in the Panthers' Steve Smith and the Redskins' Santana Moss. Now, everyone knows it...

Balance is the key, rookie-san.(NASCAR)
March 10, 2006... Clint Bowyer looked like any wide-eyed kid from Kansas seeing the Big Apple for the first time. As the skyline came into view, he bounded across the aisle of Richard Childress Racing's EMB 120 Brasilia and craned over passengers, hoping...

On call for all the tough tourney questions.(COLLEGE BASKETBALL)
March 10, 2006... If you look at my datebook this month, you'll find three types of entries: flight times, the schedule for the U.S. soccer team's exhibition games (in case I can squeeze out 105 minutes of "me time") and my list of sports talk radio appearances....

The little dances: conference tournaments start the Madness, and the league that figures to put on the hottest show is the (really) Big East.(COLLEGE BASKETBALL)
March 10, 2006... Jim Boeheim knew. Knew Pittsburgh would be good. Knew West Virginia would be really good. Connecticut and Villanova? Of course. But Boeheim didn't know how things would shake out further down the ranks in a deep league. Louisville? Notre...

Q & A: Marcus Ginyard.(Interview)
March 10, 2006... North Carolina wing Marcus Ginyard is one of the Tar Heels 'impressive freshmen. TSN's Corrie Anderson spoke with Ginyard about one of his off-the-court loves--restoring cars. TSN: Tell me about how you got into working on cars. ...

Big blog on campus: views from the student section at sportingnews.com.
March 10, 2006... From Matthew Fernando, Boston College, The Observer There are certain fundamentals in every sport that every player at the college or professional level should have mastered. In baseball, it's bunting. In hockey, it's knowing how to clear...

Randy Foye, G, Villanova.(PLAYER OF THE WEEK)
March 10, 2006... You say Villanova does not have a power forward with Curtis Sumpter injured? We present Foye, who stands 6-4 and plays mostly on the perimeter. He grabbed 14 rebounds in a narrow win at Cincinnati and averaged 11.0 for the week, along with 23.5...

TSN sweet 16.
March 10, 2006... TSNSWEET16 A 4x4 ride through the world of college hoops Cat-quick Cats Soaring coaching stock 1. Kyle Lovay Villanova 1. Karl Hobbs, G.W. 2. Darius Washington, Memphis 2. Mark Turgeon, Wichita St....

Get ready for a summer trading block party.(NBA)
March 10, 2006... The NBA's trading deadline really isn't a deadline at all. But calling it a transactional pause doesn't have quite the same ring. Although a few teams squeezed in deals last week, many sat tight knowing it won't take long for talks to get...

Leyland is back where he belongs.(BASEBALL)
March 10, 2006... Dozens of Tigers sprawl on the grass, stretching before their morning workout. Their new manager, Jim Leyland, fungo bat in hand, drifts among them and stops to tell an off-color golf joke to a group of four. The players burst out laughing at...

It's no typo: yours truly made the WBC cut.(THE CLOSER)
March 10, 2006... When the U.S. roster was announced for the World Baseball Classic and I was on it, needless to say, I was honored. When I saw the rest of the roster and realized who some of my teammates would be, I was humbled. Surely, I figured, this was the...

A.L. report.(BASEBALL)
March 10, 2006... RHP Curt Schilling seemed to be ahead of his fellow RED SOX pitchers early in camp. He looked far more comfortable pushing off the rubber than he did last season, when he was coming off ankle surgery.... YANKIBES LHP Randy Johnson wants to...

N.L. report.(BASEBALL)
March 10, 2006... Jason Jammillo is the PHILLIES' catcher of the future because of his defense and strong arm. He's also a switch hitter who has quick hands and gap power. Look for Sal Fasono to catch as many as half the games this season if Mike Lieberthal...

Bama got more than a make-do coach.(COLLEGE FOOTBALL)
March 10, 2006... So you've heard the story about the coach and the small town and the utterly wacko fans who live for game day and proudly name kids after the man entrusted with their 365day obsession. Coach can't walk to the five-and-dime without someone...

Squeeze play.(FANTASY SOURCE)
March 10, 2006... One of the first questions asked of the winner of a sporting event is, "How does it feel to be a champion?" And the typical answer is, "I don't know; it hasn't sunk in yet." I used to think that line was hogwash. Then I won our in-house...

Injury update.(FANTASY SOURCE)
March 10, 2006... Sometimes spring training injury reports can be a bit deceiving; fantasy owners must learn not to take them too seriously. For instance, flulike symptoms can be code for hangover from late-night partying. Or arm tightness means pitcher doesn't...

We heard that.(FANTASY SOURCE)
March 10, 2006... Which of my geriatric pitchers--among Curt Schilling, John Smoltz and Roger Clemens--should I keep? Clemens already has one foot in the retirement home, and Schilling is coming off a season in which he had slightly fewer health issues than...

Pardon the self-deprecation.
March 10, 2006... The question to Tony Kornheiser was, "Tony, lunch?" "I can't," he said. "Come on." "I can't. I have two children." As to why being the father of two children would prevent him from going to lunch with The Washington Post...

Blog on.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 17, 2006... RE: IT'S OK, VINCE Posted by kevdogairs1 Last time I checked, NFL players get paid for what they do on the field, not for how smart they are. RE: HERE WE GO AGAIN Posted by jdebool The Raiders bring new meaning to the...

To know list: 7 things to make you an instant expert this week.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 24, 2006... 1 THE MAIN EVENT A dash of slash Vince Young has been catching a lot of flak lately. Come training camp, he might be catching more than flak. Some teams are considering using the Texas quarterback as a receiver, especially early...

News you can't use.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 24, 2006... CBS exec fears U.S. fans too into World Baseball Classic to care about NCAAs * Steinbrenner eyes 33rd straight win in Yanks' tourney pool * Duke to go down, Santa Monica, Calif., homemaker claims * Cubs' strains labrum filing out bracket * RB...

On deck: the week ahead in sports.(KNOW IT ALL)(Calendar)
March 24, 2006... THIS I GOOTA SEE ALL TIMES EASTERN SAT 18 Second-round coverage of the NCAA Tournament begins at 1 p.m. on CBS, but start your hoops day at noon with the hourlong HBO documentary :03 from Cold, a moving examination of the U.S....

Bob Hille's starting 5.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 24, 2006... 1 The NCAA Tournament. Once it starts, efficiency and productivity decline, which leads to a disappointing bottom line. But enough about Gonzaga. 2 The NFL. Owners approved the new labor deal, 30-2. The Bills and Bengals voted no,...

Going to a potluck party: you bring the furry mascots, and I'll bring all the teams that wear red. Together, we'll make one heck of a bracket.(MY TURN)
March 24, 2006... It's that time of year again. No, not when spring training is in full bloom or when the free-agent period starts in the NFL. No, this is when Marge, or someone like her in an office near you, hits the jackpot and wins the NCAA Tournament office...

Your turn.(KNOW IT ALL)
March 24, 2006... 'Kirby Puckett was a picture of class, heart and determination. His will to be great made him one of the best of my generation.--BMF2511 VIA SportingNews.com' * Kirby Puckett was my favorite player when I was growing up--not only because...

Will Barry Bonds ever get to 756 home runs?(KNOW IT ALL)
March 24, 2006... SPORTINGNEWS.COM USERS YES 26% NO 74% SPORTINGNEWS.COM STAFF YES 17% NO 83% Note: Table made from bar graph.