Steve Rushin

The prize for being named National Sportswriter of the Year is a personalized Louisville Slugger, which explains why senior writer Rick Reilly owns more good wood than Geppetto. Last month Reilly won the National...

Wolves at the DoorThe Twin Cities sports sections are saying Kevin Garnett would only pose for your cover if you included Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell (Three for All, March 1). In a league full of me-first...

You could sum up the year in sports with a roll call of champions, a listing of those who climbed the highest peaks. But that would leave the year's cliffs and valleys unexplored, an approach that would be especially...

Cubs CutiesWhat fun to see Chicago Cubs pitchers Kerry Wood and Mark Prior on the cover (Double Whammy, July 7). These two wonderboys are not only terrific at what they do but also extremely easy on the eyes. Now, if...

How San Antonio RoseDavid Robinson's appearance on the cover could not have been more deserved (High and Mighty, June 23). By picturing Jason Kidd in a Spurs jersey, however, you watered down the Spurs' championship...