February 09, 2009 | Volume 110, Issue 5

An unbridled streetball legend is honored by the school he made famous

At age 81 of bone cancer, , who led the NFL in receiving three times in the 1950s. In a 10-year career with the 49ers, Wilson caught 407 passes and played in six Pro Bowls. Before his 2007 death,...

The Nets' 28-year-old guard, on teammate Vince Carter (below) turning 32 last week:

Former Steelers running back Franco Harris is selling a line of furniture called the Immaculate Collection.

A literary master had a keen eye for sports

and in certain of the early ones, Ingemar Johansson ate with more hands than he punched with. But that right mitt, when used in the ring anyway, earned him all the fame he'd ever need. The burly...

Was the champ packing his fists with extra wallop?

Points, rebounds and assists averaged by LeBron James in January, the best month in those categories since Larry Bird in March 1987.

urging the Raiders and the 49ers, tenants of two of the NFL's oldest stadiums, to explore building a shared venue in Santa Clara, about 40 miles south of Oakland and San Francisco. Sports...

What smart fans should do this week

"On two occasions in Tampa I was in a grocery store and some super-excited fans ran across the aisle to get to me only to say, 'Oh, I thought you were Dane Cook ,'" says Boyle, who spent six...

The former cast member stars in , in theaters now

Grotberg, a senior guard at Grinnell, ranked first in NCAA Division III scoring (29.4) at week's end and topped the school's career points list with 2,573. In his 47-point game against Baptist...

for one gig (coach of the Jets) while holding another (same position with Boston College), Jeff Jagodzinski ended up with no job. On Jan. 7, BC athletic director Gene DeFilippo fired Jagodzinski...

In a pulse-pounding showdown that will rank among the NFL's classic championship games, the Steelers broke the Cardinals' hearts to earn a record sixth Lombardi Trophy and evoke memories of...

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

After the greatest postseason ever by a receiver, the Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald has one goal: to become even better

These Steelers have built something special, but do they measure up to Pittsburgh's four-time champions of the '70s? No—not yet

In blistering heat that brought down some of the fittest players at the Australian Open, and left no doubt: They are the undisputed king and queen of their sport and may soon deserve berths...

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

The Blazers have entrusted their future to a 24-year-old guard with the game of an aging veteran. Now, all that prematurely mature has to do is learn to play like a kid

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

A more confident and aggressive Greg Oden looks as if he can be the Blazers' answer inside

Drafted second to Sidney Crosby four years ago, the Ducks' has overcome a slow start to his career and a harsh chapter of his family life to become the NHL's hottest rookie

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger goofed around in his agent's Tampa hotel room before leading Pittsburgh to a 27--23 victory in Super Bowl XLIII (inset; page 32). Seated on the bed was...

Behind twin shooters , VMI has mobilized its long-dormant hoops program with a freewheeling attack that will make the Keydets dangerous come tournament time

BREAKING NEWS, REAL-TIME SCORES AND DAILY ANALYSIS.

Less-heralded recruits in Washington battle for Pac-10 freshman of the year • Notre Dame's tournament chances are still strong

Two underhyped guards from the Northwest have taken the lead in the Pac-10 freshman of the year race

Don't give up on Notre Dame. Yes, the Fighting Irish have lost five straight to fall to 3--6 in the Big East (12--8 overall), but all were against teams in the RPI's top 25. The Irish can still...

Knicks forward David Lee will be a jewel of this year's free-agent market, but don't expect a change of setting

I WENT TO Tampa last weekend hoping for the worst.

The next chapter in the story involves pal (another golf prodigy halted by health woes), high-stakes online poker, and the lessons each man learned on the course

A giant tour sponsor walks

Did the TPC Scottsdale seem a little different last week?

Rory McIlroy

"It's scary that Tiger Woods has spent much of his rehab honing his unmatched short game. He could pull a Byron Nelson and run the table in '09."

Kenny Perry has 13 Tour wins. His goal is 20. Will he make it?

I wasn't expecting much from last week's downsized PGA Merchandise Show, with the state of the U.S. economy, but I left Orlando dazzled by an innovation that's sure to have major implications for...

A day on the course with the literary lion

The many faces of Monty reveal Europe's new Ryder Cup captain

A late bloomer like FBR Open winner knew exactly what a couple of rookie challengers were going through as they took another step toward long-sought success

Phil Mickelson will have to wait another week to realize his "very high" expectations for 2009