The Sporting News articles from October 2004

The Sporting News archives from October 2004

Pick a winner.(Sporting News.Com)(Pro Football War Room)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Get the inside scoop on every NFL game this season, all the way through the playoffs, with the Pro Football War Room. It provides complete breakdowns of game strategies and a full slate of expert picks. Sign up for just a month, or a full...

Got a case of the Mondays?(Sporting News Radio)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Sporting News Radio has the remedy. Get caught up on all of the weekend's sports happenings with Monster Monday. You'll get comprehensive coverage of the NFL, college football and baseball's playoffs. Tune in from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, locally, at...

Who's no. 1?(Sporting News Books)
October 18, 2004... Celebrate the NFL's most storied position with Pro Football's Greatest Quarterbacks. The all-time top 50 are ranked and remembered, and the next generation is examined. Order by calling 800-825-8508 or at sportingnews.com/books.

To know list: 8 is enough--if you're playing the Dolphins.(Know It All)
October 18, 2004... (1) SURPRISE! The NFL is at it again The only real surprises in the NFL occur when there are no surprises, because surprises are so commonplace they are expected. Some surprises, however, are more surprising than others. With that in...

Bob Hille's starting 5.(Know It All)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... (1) The Eagles. Philly has gone gaga over them. And looking to build on that popularity, the team has proclaimed Sunday "Larry Bowa Pinata Day." (2) The playoffs. Here's why you have advance scouts. Now losing teams have an...

This fall's 'Bartman' reference.(Caught On The Fly)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Whenever watching playoff games at Yankee Stadium on the tube, Fly gets awestruck thinking about a group that comes back year after year after year, trying to build on a legacy of excellence in an industry filled with fleeting success. And...

On air.(Know It All)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 18, 2004... from the Century 21 Studios Who will have the bettor season: Kobe or Shaq? Chet Coppock 8-11 p.m. ET, Saturdays 7-11 p.m. ET, Sundays Frankly, I find Kobe to be about as much fun as jock itch, Kobe is surrounded by a...

The raging fires of rivalries.(My Turn)
October 18, 2004... Jack Mildren and I both ran for statewide public office in Oklahoma in 1990. Any football fan over 40 doesn't need to be reminded who Jack was--the first wishbone quarterback at the University of Oklahoma. Assistant coach Barry Switzer...

Your turn.(Know It All)(Letter to the Editor)
October 18, 2004... * I agree with Kara Yorio (TSN, October 11); we shouldn't label NHL players as greedy. I don't think most of them are. But I think they are the ones who must compromise, as fixing salaries to revenue is a reasonable request. The players'...

Game boys: amid blood, sweat, tears and some really sore thumbs, a riveting Madden football championship was decided.(Know It All)
October 18, 2004... A brisk wind blew from the south on a clear, 70-degree Chicago morning. Perfect football weather, which was nice because at my destination--Navy Pier--football would be the order of the day. Of course, it would turn out to be 11 grueling hours...

Kendall Gammon, the jolly green giant.(If I Weren't A Sports Star ...)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... On a successful Sunday afternoon, Kendall Gammon is as inconspicuous as a scout team quarterback. On a perfect business day, however, Gammon stands out like a 6-4, 255-pound green thumb. That's because the Chiefs' long snapper also is part...

Mane attraction.(Exposure)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... The rest of the guys have to go back to the locker room after the game, but Michigan State's Domata Peko has everything he needs--socks, shoes, change of clothes--stowed away in his free and flowing coiffure. Peko is a defensive lineman in his...

Halfway to homestead: midway through NASCAR's controversial Chase for the Championship, it's time to take stock of where it has been--and where it's headed.(NASCAR)(NASCAR Nextel Cup)(Chase)
October 18, 2004... You have to wonder if NASCAR chairman Brian France was nervous on that February day as he walked to the podium to answer questions about the most sweeping changes in NASCAR history. If France wasn't nervous, he should've been. This would...

Race no. 5.(UAW-GM Quality 500)(NASCAR Cup)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Opened: June 1960 Location: Concord, N.C. First NASCAR Cup race: World 600, June 19, 1960 Distance: 1.5 miles Front stretch: 1,952 feet Back stretch: 1,360 feet Banking in Turns 1-4: 24 degrees Banking in...

Coca-Cola 600: Lowe's motor spreedway.(Backtracking)(Lowe's motor speedway)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 18, 2004... BACKTRACKING Coca-Cola 600 LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY MAY 30, 2004 TOP 10 Finish Start Driver Car, make Laps led 1. 1 Jimmie Johnson 48 Chevrolet 334 2. 12 ...

TSNumber 1,116.(UAW-GM Quality 500)(NEXTEL Cup)(Lowe's Motor Speedway)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Career laps led by Mark Martin at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the most of any active driver. Jimmie Johnson is Second, at 801. Down the road UAW-GM Quality 500 When: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday Length: 334 laps/500 miles TV: NBC ...

Jimmie Johnson give us the runaround.(UAW-GM Quality 500)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... "You cross the start/finish line-heading into Turn 1, and it's a really tricky entry. You have a big transition into the comer, where the track falls away, and then you catch the banking, so it slings you to the left. And that transition is...

Money players: the free-spending Yankees and Red Sox are back in the ALCS; New York boasts Alex Rodriguez, but Boston might have the better team.(Division Series)
October 18, 2004... Alex Rodriguez got a taste of the rivalry hours before he stepped into Fenway Park for his first Yankees-Red Sox game. As he tells the story, A-Rod was lunching at a downtown Boston restaurant when a fellow walked by, recognized the Yankees'...

should be the new fashion for bullpens.(Division Series)
October 18, 2004... Watching Astros closer Brad Lidge and Braves closer John Smoltz duel for multiple innings, the thought struck me, as I'm sure it did many fans: This is more like it; the best relievers, pitching in the most critical situations. This is the way...

He's a hit: Larry Walker has given an already powerful Cardinals offense a boost while fitting in nicely in the clubhouse.(Division Series)
October 18, 2004... Then the Cardinals acquired Larry Walker on August 6, he seemed like a luxury item. They already possessed a loaded lineup, not to mention a 9 1/2-game lead in the National League Central. But now that the team is in the playoffs, Walker is...

Good enough--again: Southern California isn't yet as powerful as it was last season, but the Trojans emerged from High Stakes Saturday as front-runner to make it to the Orange Bowl.(College Football)
October 18, 2004... So here we are again. The cameras are flashing, the camcorders are rolling, and everyone who's anyone in this plastic city has a cell phone in hand and tickets at the 50 in the Coliseum. Look at this lady here, decked out in her Cardinal and...

Red River shutout: if you're still not sure whether Oklahoma's defense is good enough for another title run, just check with Texas.(College Football)
October 18, 2004... Sure, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops loves his brother, but frankly, he was tired of hearing about him. Tired of hearing about Tommie Harris, too, and Derrick Strait and Teddy Lehman and Rocky Calmus and all those other guys who had made Oklahoma...

Getting their nose dirty: a nose tackle is a human shock absorber. He gets pounded on every play and hammered from every angle. It's a high-pain, no-glory job--and essential to the success of the 3-4 defense.(NFL)(nose tackle)
October 18, 2004... Imagine walking down a crowded New York sidewalk and colliding head-on with someone heading in the other direction. While the two of you try to disengage, another guy sideswipes you. Then, someone else shoves you from the other side. These...

Ready to rumble: now that Kobe and Shaq finally are separate, each is eager to prove they never were equals. How the former Lakers--and a few other new rivals--settle their scores will shape the season.(NBA Preview)
October 18, 2004... At 8:30 Tuesday morning, a black Mercedes-Benz driven by Jerome Crawford pulled into the parking lot of AmericanAirlines Arena in downtown Miami, carrying in its passenger seat Shaquille O'Neal, the new Miami Heat center reporting for his first...

Defense wins conference championships: the Pistons and Spurs will meet in The Finals--mothering everyone in their paths.(NBA Preview)
October 18, 2004... At first blush, it might look like Pistons coach Larry Brown and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich are running much the same stuff on defense. They're both lifelong coaches, they have worked together--including this summer when Popovich was an...

Knocked down but not out: Tracy McGrady endured losing and the criticism that came with it in Orlando. Paired with a veteran coach and a bona fide center in Houston, he will fight to repair a reputation that has taken some hard hits.(NBA Preview)
October 18, 2004... Tracy McGrady took one last look at the damage and finally left it behind. The hopes and expectations of glory that had brought him home to Orlando were reduced to rubble. Similar to the way his career played out with the Magic, most of...

In this corner: not all of this season's battles will be waged between opponents. After an offseason of discontent, many franchises must cope with internal issues.(NBA Preview)
October 18, 2004... Vince Carter vs. the Raptors This is more of a case of Vince Carter vs. being stuck in what he increasingly perceives as a go-nowhere situation, about to play for his third coach in as many years. The irony is that Carter was supposed to...

Western conference.(NBA Preview)
October 18, 2004... [1] San Antonio SPURS COMING OUT SWINGING: PF Tim Duncan is the heart of the team, and it's a good heart to have. He does so many things well that he can win a game with one of those things even if he is having an off night in other areas....

Eastern conference.(NBA Preview)
October 18, 2004... Detroit PISTONS [1] COMING OUT SWINGING: The Pistons had only two months to adjust to PF Rasheed Wallace before entering the playoffs last season and still won the championship. With Wallace in the fold from the start, there's no reason to...

A driver with unrelenting drive.(NASCAR)(Lowe's Motor Speedway)
October 18, 2004... Considering the roller-coaster ride of emotions Mark Martin has experienced during his 20-plus years in NASCAR's elite series, it's no wonder he has been pegged as racing's eternal pessimist. But it's more accurate to refer to Martin as a...

What is it going to take for these teams to win the inaugural Chase?(Driver Reports)
October 18, 2004... KURT BUSCH For Busch and his crew, it will be business as usual. "You have to make sure you don't do anything out of the ordinary, like pulling the wrong gear or something, or using a shock that might abuse a tire too harshly," Busch says....

Position wanted: career Busch driver Jason Keller is looking for a ride and believes he can build on his long history of success. He's looking for a sponsor who believes that, too.(NASCAR)
October 18, 2004... these days, the most important stop Jason Keller makes each week before going to the racetrack is the dry cleaners. "I've to make sure I've got all my firesuits and logo shirts in the motor home and remember who it is I'm representing each...

Breaking in, breaking out.(NASCAR)(NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series)
October 18, 2004... Chad Chaffin's daughter, Brooke, just turned 16, and he says he now must face that eternal paternal problem. "She always wants the car," he says. There's some justice in this. "Chad's a nice kid... who was bugging me for years to let him...

An influx of youth would extricate M's.(Baseball)
October 18, 2004... So, the Mariners have fired manager Bob Melvin. See what that accomplishes, if Melvin's placid style was a problem, it sure wasn't the M's biggest problem. When a franchise collapses, dropping from 93 victories to 63, it's an organizational...

Preparation is key to playoff success.(Closer)
October 18, 2004... During the playoffs, teams and cities dream about what could be. "Wait till next year" doesn't apply to the clubs still playing. Players are chasing their Holy Grail, and it's a time of intense prayer for fans. For fans of teams whose series...

Here's to winning--with honor.(College Football)(Navy)
October 18, 2004... Sign the letter, kid. Play for State U. and win a championship, and we'll get you ready for those NFL millions. Sign the letter, son. Come to the academy, enrich your life, fight for your country. And play football, too. The...

TSN's 12.5 half the size, twice the sizzle.(College Football)(Illustration)
October 18, 2004... TSN's 12.5 Half the size, twice the sizzle TV (all times Rk. Team (last week) W-L Next up Eastern) 1. Oklahoma (2) 5-0 at Kansas State,...

3-and-out.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... (1) California's Aaron Rodgers' performance was perhaps the best in a losing cause in a decade. Matt Leinart of USC will meet vet another quarterback this week who is his athletic equal: Andrew Walter of Arizona State. I can see the Sun...

Heisman watch.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... 1 QB Kyle Orton, Purdue. His game next week against Wisconsin is the kind of game that makes Heisman candidates--against a league rival which defends the same plays every year. Season stats: 1,642 passing yards, 18 TDs, 2 INTs. 2 QB Matt...

RB Adrian Peterson.(Player of the Week)(Running Backs)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Continuing his march to one of the most impressive freshman seasons ever, he ran for 225 yards in Oklahoma's 12-0 victory over Texas. He never found the end zone, but his carries helped set up all three of OU's scores. Peterson reached 100...

That other ACC team: heading into a showdown with Florida State, Virginia has proved to be an Orange Bowl dark horse.(College Football)
October 18, 2004... Because coach Al Groh is trying to convince his Virginia team that using anything but cliches in interviews is tantamount to selling the Cavaliers' playbook on eBay, someone has to blow the trumpet for this club. So, listen up: Virginia is...

Scouts' views Observations from the sidelines.(College Football)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... LSU center Ben Wilkerson is the best in the country. He's not huge, but he's smart and very good at getting into the right position. He has great feet.... It's difficult to defend Boston College quarterback Paul Peterson because he scrambles to...

Wistrom's impact on Seahawks is nothing to laugh about.(NFL)
October 18, 2004... They laughed out loud when the Seahawks gave a $14 million signing bonus to free-agent defensive end Grant Wistrom. But really, the curly-haired surfer dude from Missouri is a perfect fit in a Paul Allen collection that includes The Octopus,...

The cold truth: one on one with ... Rams coach Mike Martz.(Q&A)(Interview)
October 18, 2004... The thought process of Rams head coach Mike Martz is sometimes unconventional but always interesting. Martz spoke recently with Dan Pompei of the SPORTING NEWS. TSN: In the offseason, you pushed for stricter pass interference rules. Any...

The streak is the best, but not the team.(NFL)
October 18, 2004... First, it was two Super Bowls in three years. Now it's a record 19 straight wins. These Patriots certainly are demanding our attention in a historical sense. Here's one conclusion: They could emerge as the best team in this era of the free...

AFC east.(NFL)(American Football Conference)
October 18, 2004... BUFFALO BILLS The secondary is banged up, and depth is an issue. Coy Wire, who had been filling in for SS Lawyer Milloy (arm), was benched because of struggles in pass coverage. Wire's replacement, Pierson Prioleau, is undersized (5-11,...

AFC north.(NFL)(American Football Conference)
October 18, 2004... BALTIMORE RAVENS The team has two capable backs--Chester Taylor and Musa Smith--to fill in while Jamal Lewis serves his two-game suspension. But the team won't be able to replace Lewis' physical style and ability to take over a game....

Scouts' views Observations and opinions from two NFL pro scouts, one from each conference.(NFL)(National Football League)
October 18, 2004... Jamal Lewis' two-game suspension will be a big blow to the Ravens. So much of what they do is to control a game with their defense and their running game--and he is their running game. Kyle Boiler is a young quarterback, and it's going to be...

Williams' return would warrant a warm unwelcome.(NFL)
October 18, 2004... For all those fans who considered Ricky Williams a hero for leaving the Dolphins this summer, here's the message he's delivering to them now: Gotcha. Williams is a scam artist, a slick talker who claims an idealistic calling but actually is...

AFC south.(NFL)(American Football Conference)
October 18, 2004... HOUSTON TEXANS DE Robaire Smith does a good job of using his height (6-4) at the line. Even when he doesn't get to the quarterback, he can disrupt a play with his wingspan. He has deflected seven passes, and quarterbacks must account for...

AFC west.(NFL)(American Football Conference)
October 18, 2004... DENVER BRONCOS Injuries to CB Lenny Walls have opened the door for Kelly Herndon, who has responded with gutsy, hard-nosed play. Herndon is an excellent tackler and a decent cover man, but he also makes some mental errors and blows some...

Tight ends: top senior prospects.(Draft Watch)
October 18, 2004... 1. Kevin Everett, 6-6, 251, Miami. Athletic tight end with all the tools, but isn't in the same class as Kellen Winslow (Browns) or Jeremy Shockey (Giants), who preceded him at Miami. Didn't get a lot of playing time before this year because of...

A chemistry lesson in Philly.(NFL)
October 18, 2004... Watch Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens play, and you'd swear they've been teammates for years. The way these two are clicking, it's hard to believe this is their first season together. McNabb and Owens already have hooked up for six...

NFC east.(NFL)(National Football Conference)
October 18, 2004... DALLAS COWBOYS QB Vinny Testaverde was sacked only four times in the first four games, in part because the team devotes a lot of practice time to protecting against the blitz. Coach Bill Parcells has used the same protections for years. So...

Roy Williams WR, Lions.(Scouting Report)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... STRENGTHS: Is a complete receiver with excellent size (6-2, 212), speed, hands and run-after-the-catch skills. Can make the spectacular catch. Has excellent leaping ability, fights for the ball in the air and wins most jump balls. Catches the...

Week 6 matchup.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Coach Bill Belichick and coordinator Romeo Crennel pull the strings, but Bruschi is the on-field leader of the Patriots' defense. The strength of this defense is its ability to show multiple fronts and confuse the offense. The Patriots...

NFC north.(NFL)(National Football Conference)
October 18, 2004... CHICAGO BEARS During the open week, Pro Bowl C Olin Kreutz had cartilage removed from his elbow, and Pro Bowl LG Ruben Brown had surgery for a torn lateral meniscus in his knee. Kreutz might not miss any time but could be slowed, and the...

Fearless forecast.(NFL)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... 1 p.m. ET: Seattle at New England. Matt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander give the Seahawks the offensive pop to stay with the hosts for four quarters. But the Patriots have much more big-game experience, and that will make the difference late as...

NFC south.(NFL)(National Football Conference)
October 18, 2004... ATLANTA FALCONS FB Justin Griffith is an asset in the short passing game. He has decent speed and can burst into an extra gear as he runs upfield. Linebackers are forced to pick up Griffith or shade in his direction because of his...

NFC west.(NFL)(National Football League)
October 18, 2004... ARIZONA CARDINALS The offensive line is taking shape, with RT L.J. Shelton replacing Anthony Clement and RG Anthony Badges moving past Cameron Spikes. Shelton is more athletic and a better pass blocker than Clement. Bridges is raw but has...

You could build your team around Jones.(NFL)(Walter Jones)
October 18, 2004... When I think of the best players in the NFL, I think of Peyton Manning. I think of Ray Lewis. I think of a handful of other guys. But the name I keep coming back to is Walter Jones. I'm not the only one. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren has...

Team statistics.(football)
October 18, 2004... For rushing and passing, figure is average per game; for sacks and turnover, figure is season total. Figure in bold is conference-leading total. TEAM STATISTICS For rushing and passing, figure is average per game; for sacks and...

Don't sacrifice the charities.(NHL)
October 18, 2004... The regular season should have started this week. Disappointed? Imagine being a 9-year-old cancer patient who was looking forward to a night away from needles, a night out at a game thanks to one of many player programs around the league. ...

Indiana is scheduled for pain.(College Basketball)(Indiana Hoosiers)
October 18, 2004... The reality of the Indiana Hoosiers' schedule is this: It looks to have been constructed by the producers of Fear Factor. If you're an IU fan--or coach Mike Davis--it's got to turn your stomach just a little. During a three-week period...

Fantasy source.
October 18, 2004... PLAY ACTION Playing the matchups is crucial in fantasy football. As you set lineups each week, the goal is to have as many players as possible facing the league's most charitable defenses. Because there is such great turnover in...

Matchup heaven & hell.(Fantasy)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Favorable and unfavorable matchups for the sixth week of the season: HEAVEN Lions QB Joey Harrington vs. Packers. Harrington has thrown eight TDs in his last three home games. Green Bay is coming off a Monday night game, and its...

A fight to relive and revere.(Television Program Review)
October 18, 2004... On the 28th of September, Max Schmeling celebrated his 99th birthday at home in Hamburg, Germany. A reporter, Florian Kalle, quoted Schmeling as saying that the word "celebrated" is not quite right. "I am getting older," he said. "It's not a...

Be a fantasy baller.(Sporting News.com)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... The hoops season is ready to begin--is your fantasy team ready? If you're still looking for a league, SportingNews.com has several ways to play. Plus, you can download our draft kit to help your team get a winning edge. Sign up to play at...

Don't pass it up.(Sporting News Radio)(XM Satellite Channel 143)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... Don't miss the Troy Aikman Show, where Aikman and co-host Bruce Murray highlight the weekend's top NFL matchups with analysis, breakdowns of coaching strategy and interviews with the biggest names in football. Tune in Thursdays at 5 p.m. ET...

The hoops scoop.(Sporting News Books)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... Get a jump on the 2004-05 season with TSN's College Basketball. You'll get a forecast of the field of 65, rankings, predictions, scouting reports and more. Order by calling 800-825-8508 or online at sportingnews.com/books.

To know list: 7 undefeated teams left in college football.(Know It All)
October 25, 2004... (1) COMING SOON TO THE NFL These guys are good--really good So we're all geeked about the second half of the college football season (see page 10). Let's look a little further ahead, shall we? After all, these guys don't go to school...

Bob Hille's starting 5.(Know It All)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... (1) The World Series. Am I right? Either Steinbrenner's had a lot of cosmetic work done or FOX isn't promoting its coverage with those ads for My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss. (2) The NHL. I got spam last week trying to sell me...

Caught on the fly.(Know It All)
October 25, 2004... The Blazers suspended Qyntel Woods for allegedly staging dogfights at his home, including an undercard biffing of Damon Stoudamire vs. Nick Van Exel. He'll be running by February, walking by April Barry Bonds underwent surgery on his...

On air.(Know It All)(Century 21 Studios)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... from the Century 21 Studios What has been the biggest surprise in college football? Doug Russell 6-7 p.m. ET weekdays The fact that the final two unbeaten teams in the Big Ten were Purdue and Wisconsin, which shows the balance of...

The NHL: an arrested development.(My Turn)(National Hockey League)
October 25, 2004... When I was a crummy teenager, I used to sit in my parents' backyard with my friends and drink beers and fire frozen tennis balls at my little brother. We would gear him up in net, and my buddies and I would have breakaway competitions to see...

Your turn.(Know It All)(Letter to the Editor)
October 25, 2004... * I am growing tired of all of the talk about the Expos leaving Montreal (TSN, October 11). Obviously, Montreal is not a great baseball town if only 8,000 "fans" show up to a game, and it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that they are...

Lets play ball!(Fanscape: a lifestyle guide for the dedicated nonathlete)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... Determining when it's safe for kids to finally take the field--and what activities are appropriate for specific ages--is a subject many parents struggle with. Experts say a little common sense goes a long way. "As long as a child is...

You've got mail.(Fanscape: a lifestyle guide for the dedicated nonathlete)(Shoebox)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... OK, tough guy. You think you're a little too masculine to send someone a greeting card? Well, now you can let people know you're thinking about them and keep your manly ego intact. Shoebox greeting cards, a division of Hallmark, offers a line...

One on one.(Fanscape: a lifestyle guide for the dedicated nonathlete)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 25, 2004... ONE on ONE NBA Live 2005 ESPN NBA 2K5 Electronic Arts VS. Sega GameCube, PC, PlayStation PlayStation 2, Xbox 2, Xbox $39.95 ...

This classic doesn't rock.(Fanscape: a lifestyle guide for the dedicated nonathlete)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... Paper Lion is the Seinfeld of sports books: It's a book about nothing. George Plimpton goes to training camp with the Detroit Lions in 1963, and nothing happens. The book starts out well enough; its first 100 pages or so are fascinating, and...

Upon further review.(Fanscape: a lifestyle guide for the dedicated nonathlete)(Correction Notice)
October 25, 2004... Calvin Griffith, who moved the Washington Senators to Minnesota, was the nephew of former Senators owner Clark Griffith. The information was incorrect in the October 11 issue. * Willie Randolph is the New York Yankees' bench coach. His title...

The third degree with ... Kelly Herndon.(Wild Turkey presents Bourbon)
October 25, 2004... The Broncos are riding the strong performance of their defense to a fast start in the AFC West. Newcomers Champ Bailey and John Lynch get most of the attention, but another key contributor has been Kelly Herndon, a third-year cornerback who led...

Letter perfect: halfway through, the 2004 season has it all--a packed Heisman race, several new powerhouse teams and a potentially explosive situation at the top of the BCS poll.(College Football Second Half Preview)(Bowl Championship Series)
October 25, 2004... They swore it would be easier this time around, proclaiming that, really, seriously, this was the best way. The computers wouldn't carry as much weight. Opponents' opponents' schedules and "value points"--and God knows what other useless...

QB Matt Leinart, Southern California.(Player of the Week)(Quarterbacks)(Brief Article)
October 25, 2004... In last week's quarterbacks duel, perhaps Arizona State's Andrew Walter forgot his saber. Leinart, however, was armed and dangerous--by halftime he had thrown for 193 yards and four touchdowns and run for another TD. Walter managed 181 yards,...