August 17, 2009 | Volume 111, Issue 6

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what I've always wanted to know about referees and umpires? Absolutely nothing. They do not move the needle a millimeter on my curiosity scale. It's nothing personal—in fact, it is extremely...

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Why have Woods and Federer become pals? Why wouldn't they?

A garrulous NHL star with style and substance says goodbye

Appalachian State's All-America QB, Armanti Edwards, will miss the rest of preseason practice after suffering a deep foot laceration when he slipped while pushing a lawn mower uphill.

The U.S. Women's Amateur, Jennifer Song . The 19-year-old, who also won the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links in June, is the second woman to win two USGA championships in the same year; it was...

Orioles catcher, on Baltimore's having five rookie pitchers win their big league debuts this year, the most in a season since the 1888 Chicago White Stockings had six:

Players on the Indians' 25-man Opening Day roster who have been traded, demoted or placed on the disabled list during the season.

After a 22-year run, the Arena Football League shuts down

are flummoxed, something they don't like to be a week into training camp. What to do about Twitter? The league encourages players to join the social media site (about 300 have accounts), and...

What smart fans should do this week

Eminem's July release of the single is the latest taunt in his eight-year feud with Carey. In response to Carey's Obsessed video, in which she mocked the rapper, Eminem brags about having an...

star is in , in theaters Friday

Bastidas, a freshman at Kingsborough Community College, was the boys' 19-and-under singles champion at the U.S. Handball Association's National Three-Wall Juniors competition, his seventh...

The Red Sox have been knocked around by winning teams since late June; now it's time to make a coldhearted call

With two consecutive wins before 2009's final major, Tiger Woods is making his comeback season special

Beth Daniel's captain's picks—49-year-old Juli Inkster and 19-year-old Michelle Wie—will be crucial to the U.S.'s bid to retain the Solheim Cup next week. Inkster has had an uneven season, but...

With four races left to make the Chase, the fiercely competitive Kyle Busch needs to focus on points, not wins

As Team USA opens its Olympic training camp, is throwback Mike Modano still the man to lead?

The retirement of Sabres defenseman , as well as Buffalo's loss of to free agency, opens the door for , a 6'7" defenseman whom the Sabres drafted 12th overall in 2008. Myers, who spent last...

Injuries and departures have taken their toll on a contender. Can Houston come up with a formula for success?

For new Jets coach Rex Ryan, nothing builds team unity like a good old-fashioned training camp brawl

Giants quarterback Eli Manning agreed in principle last week to a six-year, $97.5 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, an NFL general manager was asked how the deal might affect Philip...

Three resurgent programs—Oregon, Oklahoma State and Ole Miss—have what it takes to jump to BCS spoiler and national title contender

Track the Heisman contenders this season with SI's special foldout.

When old rivals Notre Dame and Michigan meet on Sept. 12 in Ann Arbor, fans of both teams will be looking for signs of significant improvement. After reaching BCS bowls in coach Charlie Weis's...

The team to beat is so hungry to repeat that it refuses to be outworked

SEC

Sack artist Sergio Kindle and the Horns have some unfinished business

Big 12

A new crew of blockers has to quickly get in sync for OU to have another shot at a title

Big 12

Even with an untested quarterback, the Trojans shouldn't miss a beat

Pac-10

With a ramped-up ground game, the offense may finally hold up its end

ACC

Can the Rebels live up to the hype of 2008's big wins over Florida and Texas Tech?

SEC

The Cowboys' defense doesn't have to be great—it just has to get better

Big 12

A green offensive line will be put to the test even before the season starts

SEC

A little Moore goes a long way for the Broncos in their bid for a BCS berth

WAC

High turnover in the lineup isn't unusual, nor does it faze the perennial Big Ten power

Big Ten

The Ducks' fortunes are in the hands of four new starters on the offensive line

Pac-10

The Jackets get behind their bruising ballcarrier for a run at ACC supremacy

ACC

Once an SEC rival, the new coordinator shakes up an impassive defense

SEC

With top playmakers gone, the QB and the linebackers are the show

Big Ten

Replace the QB who was the first pick in the draft? No problem. Joe Cox is ready

SEC

Loaded on offense, the Seminoles see an end to their three-year ACC title drought

ACC

The Frogs are primed to finish on top in the annual Mountain West slugfest

MWC

Defensive pride drives the Beavers' run at their first Rose Bowl bid in 44 years

Pac-10

A BCS repeat? First the Utes have to pick a quarterback to run their spread attack

Mountain West

It's time to turn the close losses into big wins and step onto the national stage

ACC Butch Davis (3rd year) 8--5 (4--4 in ACC) NR 15 Offense 6, Defense 9