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TABLE OF CONTENTS
October 10, 2005 | Volume 103, Issue 14
October 10, 2005 Saints Alive
In astronomy a protostar is an adolescent cloud of gas and dust not yet hot enough to trigger fusion, the nuclear reaction required to form what is called a main sequence star. A main sequence...
At Busch Stadium, the house that brews built, the MVPs--most valuable pourers--are the guys who bring thirsty fans their suds
October 10, 2005 Is Eddy Curry at risk for cardiac disease? After he refuses a DNA test, the Bulls trade him
October 10, 2005 Extended By Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, his hitting streak to 36 games, the longest in the majors since 1987, when the Brewers' Paul Molitor hit in 39 straight. Rollins (above), who went 2...
Are crashes that arbitrarily sideline contenders ruining NASCAR's postseason?
October 10, 2005 Texas Tech's basketball program will be in familiar hands whenever Bob Knight quits
The 38-year-old, three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Cowboys is the lead NFL analyst for Fox
Driving cars? No problem. "But it takes a while to get used to driving nails," says Jeff Gordon. "Once you get your throw down, though, it becomes a lot of fun." Enough fun that the four-time...
What to watch and watch for
October 10, 2005 In the tradition of SI's Sportsman of the Year, we periodically pay tribute in this space to men and women who embody the ideals of sportsmanship
WHITE SOX PITCHER
October 10, 2005 WHO'S HOT
WITH London Fletcher, Bills Linebacker
HIGH-SPEED EDITION
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How scoring star Jarome Iginla spent his lockout
Iginla took in 4,500 calories a day while training, yet still lost eight pounds. He ate small meals and never went more than two hours without eating.
October 10, 2005 | MARK BEECH After a decade of struggles, Alabama is again rolling behind a strong-armed quarterback who wears number 12. Florida found that out the hard way
Led by its three sensational freshmen and coming off its first win over a ranked opponent since 2002, Penn State eagerly awaits an even bigger test--a date this Saturday with Ohio State
Is it Papi or A-Rod? The American League MVP race, like the AL East battle, was a photo finish. The pick here is the player who proved himself in every way
National League
WITH BARRY BONDS AROUND, THE NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP race has been a no-win situation for Albert Pujols. From 2001 through '04 the Cardinals first baseman finished fourth, second, second and third in...
That's what the 4--0 Bengals are getting from Carson Palmer, who--thanks to a powerful arm, a cool head and a strong supporting cast--has emerged as the NFL's hottest young quarterback
October 10, 2005 Hand Delivered Arizona State safety Josh Barrett (19) got the worst of this close encounter with USC's LenDale White during the Trojans' 38-28 victory last Saturday in Tempe, Ariz. White, who...
Quarterback-mining continues to be the NFL's most inexact science. Of the 11 passers drafted in the first round in 2002, '03 and '04, only three have emerged as their teams' unquestioned long-term...
Lightweight champion Diego Corrales recently went through hell to win his first bout against José Luis Castillo--and now he's eagerly stepping back into the fire for the rematch
October 10, 2005 | KARL TARO GREENFELD DOUG FLUTIE is back in the Boston area to finish his career with the Patriots--and to take on fully the never-ending challenge of raising his autistic son
October 10, 2005 | KARL TARO GREENFELD As a pro, Doug Flutie has been a scrambling Ulysses, forever searching for honor, a home ... and a little respect
October 10, 2005 College Football Miami safety Kenny Phillips is one of many true freshmen making an impact • Mack Brown has to go for broke against Oklahoma • Maryland's offense heats up
Sudden Impact
HOT TOPIC
Fully Charged
HOT READ
WHERE DO I begin the story of the 2005 Redskins? How about in the preseason forecasts, which--except for a few kind souls who ranked them third in the NFC East--placed Washington squarely in the...
His Act Got Old
Olympic light heavyweight gold medalist Andre Ward won a one-round knockout on the Tarver-Jones undercard.... "You got more money than me," Tarver told Jones after their bout, "but I'm not mad at...
The NHL has shiny new rules to boost scoring. The Royal & Ancient just made 111 changes to the Rules of Golf. Baseball promises to change its steroid suspension rules, from tickling to lashes...
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