NCAA World Evolving but Toward What?
As Skip reminded readers in his recent pieces on realignment, the current drama fits into a larger historical framework. I thought it useful to review …
The Strangest Fitness Fads Over The Past Decade Rewrite
Fitness fads throughout the decade Year after year we have the pleasure of a new fitness craze which dominates gyms and exercise classes all over …
NFL Predictions: Writers v. Vegas
NFL prediction time is here again with writers from various outlets providing their views. Here are SI’s Preview predictions. Betting markets such as Vegas Insider …
He Did It Because He Had To
As many of you probably know, the probable starting quarterback and the projected starting right guard for the Oklahoma Sooners were dismissed from the team …
Stadium Issue in Santa Clara
The San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara City Council have negotiated a deal whereby the NFL franchise will get a new $937 million stadium …
Obama takes on Sports Owners
President Obama’s proposed budget to Congress presents a fairly strong challenge to Republicans. It redistributes income from the rich to the middle class often by …
Instant Replay Coming to a College Football Game Near You
Instant replay is coming to a Big XII football game near you. The Big 12 decided during this past offseason to use instant replay for …
Arizona Meltdown
SI.com’s Peter King wrote a blistering column this morning about Arizona’s “historic choke job.” In typical King style, he treads pretty lightly on poor head …
Baltimore’s World Cup Chances
Last summer, 72,000 fans packed M and T Bank Stadium in Baltimore to watch a “friendly” between Chelsea and AC Milan. This summer, with less …
Signs of Life in the Sports Economy
Spring training in Florida set an attendance record — of sorts — in 2010: From March 2nd through April 3rd, a total of 1,427,627 fans …