August 11, 2008 | Volume 109, Issue 5

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BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

Teixeira and Ramirez are reasonable bets to stay where they are in '09, but where will Sabathia land? • And where are Sheets, K-Rod and Dunn headed?

When rain interrupted the Nationwide race after only eight laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal last Saturday, series director Joe Balash gave the order for all of the race cars to be...

When rain interrupted the Nationwide race after only eight laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal last Saturday, series director gave the order for all of the race cars to be fitted with...

These under-the-radar training camp battles bear watching by fantasy players.

These under-the-radar training camp battles bear watching by fantasy players.

After the U.S. lost five of the last six Ryder Cups, captain Paul Azinger concocted a new selection system, but will it come back to bite him? Azinger's system is pegged to money earned, a more...

After the U.S. lost five of the last six Ryder Cups, captain concocted a new selection system, but will it come back to bite him? Azinger's system is pegged to money earned, a more...

: Henry R. Luce 1898--1967

I DON'T KNOW about you, but some unshaven, thick-jawed guy resembling Brett Favre keeps butting in on my summer. I know it can't be him, though, because he's been doing stuff Brett would never do....

Who is the most dangerous clutch hitter in baseball?

Of their gold medals by the IOC, the members of the 2000 U.S. 4 × 400 meter relay team. In May team member admitted he had been doping at the time; last Saturday the IOC disqualified the entire...

NICK SWISHER White Sox outfielder, on teammate Carlos Quentin, who had a homer and four RBIs against the Twins on July 30: "He's hotter than doughnut grease."

A motorized wheelchair was stolen and driven out of the Metrodome as its 17-year-old owner watched a Twins game with his parents.

20 Age of Ji-Yai Shin of South Korea, who on Sunday became the youngest winner of the Women's British Open.

Age of Ji-Yai Shin of South Korea, who on Sunday became the youngest winner of the Women's British Open.

IN THE 100 years since Take Me Out to the Ball Game was written, its status as the ultimate baseball song has never been seriously challenged. Which is sad but understandable: It must have become...

and Cowboys coach , 70, is staying busy in retirement. Switzer, who has had small roles in the movies and , as well as in a couple of TV shows, will guest star as himself in the TNT series on...

IN THE 100 years since was written, its status as the ultimate baseball song has never been seriously challenged. Which is sad but understandable: It must have become increasingly difficult to...

Hutten, a two-meter player and recent graduate of UC Irvine, won the Peter J. Cutino Award, given to the top college player in the country. He led the nation with 3.75 goals per game (75 total),...

SI MOBILE

Five quarterback competitions that are heating up NFL training camps

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

Series driver Chrissy Wallace's Toyota Camry burst into flames after hitting the wall during the Pennsylvania 200 last Saturday at Pocono Raceway. The fire quickly went out on its own, and...

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

The team to beat only needs one of its young, talented blockers to take charge

With a deep and experienced roster, the Buckeyes bid for a third straight trip to the BCS title game

Punishing Rey Maualuga drives a defense that, for a change, is the team's strong suit

CONFERENCE: Pac-10

Pac-10

The Tigers have their sights set on their first Big 12 title—and the biggest prize of all

Scoring points won't be a problem, but the Gators will go places only if their defense returns to its '06 form

CONFERENCE: SEC

SEC

A stinging defeat in the Fiesta Bowl is motivating a Sooners defense that is eager to make amends

New coordinator Tony Franklin opens up an offense that had become too predictable

CONFERENCE: SEC

SEC

The Red Raiders finally have a defense that takes some pressure off the offense

Spectacular late last season, Ricky Jean-Francois takes over the role played by Glenn Dorsey

Converted tight end Travis Beckum has the Badgers eyeing their first Rose Bowl berth in nine seasons

Loaded with skill players, the Tigers have the efficient Cullen Harper to drive them

The Volunteers will play to their strengths behind an experienced line of blockers

A new coordinator—the fourth in four years—remodels the defense so it will stand up against the pass

The Mountaineers begin a new era amid concerns about their ability to shut down opponents

Breakout star Todd Reesing is a master at running the Jayhawks' spread offense

Tailback Keegan Herring puts the Sun Devils on track to better their surprise '07 season

A third consecutive Mountain West title won't be enough to satisfy the Cougars

With a play that springs a little man for big gains, the Beavers aim for their first Rose Bowl in 44 years

When they stunned their archrival last December, the Panthers turned a corner

Rover Patrick Chung delivers the big hits for a defense that will have to carry the Ducks early on