Ryne Sandberg

The Week In Sports

SECOND WAVE When Ryne Sandberg (left) was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday (along with Wade Boggs), it marked the start of a new golden age for second basemen in Cooperstown. Sandberg's entry opens the door...

Is it true that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger likes to go long on the field and long-distance off it? Rumors are swirling that he is "dating" the LPGA's Natalie Gulbis by telephone--even though they've never met....

WHAT THEY NEEDED: A second baseman to replace the retired Ryne Sandberg, a top-of-the-line closer, another slugger to team with Sammy Sosa, more starting pitchers.