TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings Johnson tops Power Rankings with one week left in Chase. Nov 18, 2009
Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Kurt Busch top NASCAR Power Rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 6:00PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 6:26PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BenReiterInside Baseball Pedro and a bevy of old sluggers highlight lower-tier free agents. Nov 18, 2009
Pedro Martinez andJohn Smoltz headline lower-tier free agents - Ben Reiter - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 1:32PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 1:32PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
A's: Bailey's rookie award step in right direction Nov 18, 2009
A's view Andrew Bailey's rookie award as a positive sign - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 18, 2009 1:50AM; Updated: Wednesday November 18, 2009 1:50AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Aviation school takes flight at Daytona Beach airport Nov 18, 2009
The move is part of ATP's national effort to take over what are known as fixed base operator functions at 25 fields where the company offers pilot training ... "We are thrilled to be expanding our operation here," said Jon Jury, general manager of ATP's local operation ... Jury said ATP moved into the fixed base operator business to diversify its holdings and produce new revenue streams and to save money on the fuel it uses in planes used for pilot training. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Suspended Minnesota freshman may seek plea Nov 18, 2009
Minnesota's Royce White's attorney may seek plea bargain - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 12:23PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 12:23PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Missouri signs highest-ranked recruit in 15 years Nov 18, 2009
Missouri signs top-20 recruit Tony Mitchell - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 6:02PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 6:02PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
No winners in A.I., Jackson sagas; more Nov 18, 2009
Allen Iverson, Stephen Jackson moves carry risks and rewards - Britt Robson - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 4:21PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 5:10PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
College Power Rankings Nov 18, 2009
Stanford Cardinalrocket into Power Rankings top 15 after USC win - Andy Staples - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 12:04PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 12:59PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
FANTASY: Modano, Zetterberg top the week's stars Nov 18, 2009
Crashing The Net: Modano, Zetterberg headline fantasy stars - SI.com - Fantasy. Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Consistent. Gritty. For so many reasons, this is the new No. 1. Nov 18, 2009
GrittyNew Jersey Devils take top spot in NHL Power Rankings - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 12:29PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 1:24PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SethDavisHoop Thoughts Ohio State's Evan Turner added a new dimension to his game. Nov 18, 2009
Evan Turner leads Ohio St. to 2K Classic at Madison Square Garden - Seth Davis - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 2:08PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 2:08PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Magic's Nelson will have surgery, out 4-6 weeks Nov 18, 2009
Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson to miss 4-6 weeks with knee injury - NBA - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 4:20PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 4:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Surprises Galore Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty ImagesSidney Crosby ranks only 20th in scoring at the quarter mark while Anze Kopitar racked up 32 points in 22 games.Raise your hand if you foresaw Sidney Crosby's slump or Anze Kopitar leading the NHL in scoring. Michael Farber didn't, either. They're among his biggest surprises of the season so far. Nov 18, 2009
Anze Kopitar among biggest surprises of 2009-10 NHL season - Michael Farber - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 17, 2009 3:53PM; Updated: Tuesday November 17, 2009 3:53PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Iraq Oly committee disbands football fed's board Nov 17, 2009
Iraq disbands football federation board - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 10:02AM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 10:02AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Forget The Hype AP; D. Jay Talbot/Icon SMIThe hoops world will get a look at UNC's Tyler Zeller, WVU's Casey Mitchell and Ohio State's Evan Turner this week.Disregard all about the preseason rankings: It's finally time to play basketball and for reality to set in. SI.com's Luke Winn breaks down the top 10 early season tournaments to watch. Nov 17, 2009
Evan Turner,2K Sports Classichighlight early tournaments - Luke Winn - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 1:19PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 3:57PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
LSU's Jefferson hoping to return against Ole Miss Nov 17, 2009
LSU QB Jordan Jefferson returns to practice - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 8:13PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 8:13PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
JeromeBettisInside The NFL Bill Belichick's decision sends wrong message to the Patriots. Nov 17, 2009
Bill Belichick sends wrong message in Patriots-Colts game - Jerome Bettis - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 2:33PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 3:05PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
SJSU's Tomey set to retire Nov 17, 2009
San Jose St.'s Dick Tomey to retire at the end of season - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 8:53PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 8:53PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Bill Belichick Nov 17, 2009
Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 12:21PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 7:10PM. Why Belichick made right decision. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Warriors deal Jackson Nov 17, 2009
Warriors trade Stephen Jackson to Bobcats in 4-player deal - NBA - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 11:36AM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 11:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Penguins lose blueliner Goligosky for two weeks Nov 17, 2009
Penguins lose AlexGoligosky for two weeks to lower body injury - NHL - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 4:31PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 4:31PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Impact rookies for next season Nov 17, 2009
Buster Posey, Drew Storen, Wade Davisamong top rookies for 2010 - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 12:36PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 12:36PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Running To Daylight APSteve Nash has led Phoenix to 9 wins in its first 11 games, directing an offense that averages 110.4 points a game.While the Lakers and Celtics took some shots from aspiring contenders, Steve Nash kept the Suns running to the top of the West and atop Chris Mannix's latest Power Rankings. Nov 17, 2009
Steve Nash propels Suns atop NBA Power Rankings - Chris Mannix - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 3:47PM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 6:27PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Patriots vs. Colts Nov 16, 2009
Belichick's errant gamble may haunt Pats for entire year - Don Banks - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 16, 2009 2:39AM; Updated: Monday November 16, 2009 3:43AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tennis: Djokovic nets Paris crown Nov 16, 2009
Djokovic will next defend his title at season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London ... The Serbian won 6-2 5-7 7-6 (7-3) in the French capital to end a run of four successive final defeats in Masters tournaments this year and set himself up to defend his title at the ATP Tour's season-ending event in London ... "Now I'm coming with a lot of confidence in London [to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals], and the only question is if I'm able to physically rest and get energy for that event," he... (CNN -- International)
End of USC run Nov 15, 2009
USC Trojans, Pete Carroll see Pac-10 reign endwith Stanford loss - Andy Staples - SI.com. Posted: Saturday November 14, 2009 8:06PM; Updated: Saturday November 14, 2009 8:06PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Blow-by-blow account of Pacquiao-Cotto Nov 15, 2009
Live blog from Pacquiao-Cottofight - Chris Mannix - SI.com. Posted: Saturday November 14, 2009 10:17PM; Updated: Sunday November 15, 2009 1:13AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson, Martin key picks for Phoenix Nov 15, 2009
Jimmie Johnson, MarkMartin top NASCARfantasy picksat Phoenix - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 13, 2009 5:01PM; Updated: Friday November 13, 2009 5:01PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Manny Pacquiao-Miquel Cotto Nov 15, 2009
Five things we learned from the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight - Bryan Armen Graham - SI.com. Posted: Sunday November 15, 2009 2:20AM; Updated: Sunday November 15, 2009 3:00AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Knuble sidelined Nov 14, 2009
WashingtonwingerKnuble breaks finger, out 3-4 weeks - NHL - SI.com. Posted: Saturday November 14, 2009 2:50AM; Updated: Saturday November 14, 2009 2:50AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Pacquiao-Cotto Nov 14, 2009
Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight preview - Bryan Armen Graham - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 10:10AM; Updated: Friday November 13, 2009 12:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
ArashMarkaziInside The NBA He's not on the ballot, but this Clipper looks like an All-Star. Nov 14, 2009
Chris Kaman playing like All-Star for Clippers early in season - Arash Markazi - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 13, 2009 12:20PM; Updated: Friday November 13, 2009 12:21PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Oh, Those Kids Getty Images (3)The development of Nikita Filatov, Jimmy Howard and Fabian Brunnstrom has been testing their teams' patience.Allan Muir says three talented young players are offering lessons in asset management. Buffalo's big kid takes on Zdeno Chara, plus notes on more draft prospects to keep an eye on. Nov 14, 2009
Blue Jackets stifle Nikita Filatov, Jimmy Howard saves Red Wings - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 13, 2009 4:38PM; Updated: Friday November 13, 2009 4:38PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Nadal, Djokovic to play in Paris Masters semis Nov 14, 2009
Nadal, whose year has been disrupted by injuries, ended Tsonga's hopes of qualifying for the eight-man ATP World Tour Finals in London next week ... The ninth-seeded Soderling also fell out of contention for the ATP finals with his loss ... "I'm happy because I managed to enter his brain. "I don't feel tired," said 15th-seeded Monfils, who captured his second ATP title in late September in Metz. "Maybe I can dream about another title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
The Upside Of Waiting Isaac Baldizon/NBAE Getty ImagesMegastars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade haven't ruled out the notion of playing together next season. The whole LeBron 'will-he or won't-he leave Cleveland next summer?' speculation is actually good for all parties involved, including James' current club, the Cavs, writes Ian Thomsen. Nov 14, 2009
LeBron James' free-agent flirtations helping NBA, Cavs and self - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 13, 2009 2:57PM; Updated: Friday November 13, 2009 6:26PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Warriors' Jackson still seeking new home Nov 14, 2009
Stephen Jackson brings drama as disgruntled player with Warriors - Mark Montieth - SI.com. Posted: Friday November 13, 2009 1:53PM; Updated: Friday November 13, 2009 3:04PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Donovan helps Galaxy win in OT, reach MLS final Nov 14, 2009
Overtime goals propel Galaxy to MLS Cup berth - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Saturday November 14, 2009 2:56AM; Updated: Saturday November 14, 2009 3:15AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
JoePosnanskiInside The NFL This Week 10 'gem' has chance to be the worst NFL game ever. Nov 14, 2009
The worst football game ever. - Joe Posnanski - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Deadly Weapons Phil Cole/Getty ImagesThe Gunners have risen to second in the EPL with a game in hand and scored 11 goals over their last three games.Arsenal hasn't dropped a match in two months -- good enough for No. 3 in the latest World Power Rankings, says SI.com's Jonah Freedman. Also, the Asian and African champions debut. Nov 13, 2009
Arsenal climbs to No. 3 on World Soccer Power Rankings - Jonah Freedman - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 11:37AM; Updated: Thursday November 12, 2009 3:58PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Qatar set for England-Brazil game Nov 13, 2009
Qatar hosts 'massive' England-Brazil friendly - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 9:55AM; Updated: Thursday November 12, 2009 9:55AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
B.C. court hearing appeal by female ski jumpers Nov 13, 2009
Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 6:56PM; Updated: Thursday November 12, 2009 6:56PM. VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- A British Columbia Court of Appeal heard arguments Thursday about why female ski jumpers should have the right to compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Trimming Down Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images; Matt A. Brown/Icon SMI; APFree agents Matt Holliday, John Lackey and Johnny Damon are expecting big contracts. Will they get them?Only one free agent, Ken Griffey, signed during the meetings. Are baseball's power brokers cutting back, or is it all a front? SI.com's Jon Heyman explores the latest Hot Stove rumblings. Nov 13, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr. signs as financial debate mars GM meetings - Jon Heyman - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 12:46PM; Updated: Thursday November 12, 2009 5:24PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
HOT STOVE PRIMERS: NL East Nov 13, 2009
Hot Stove Preview - Mets go shopping in NL East - Cliff Corcoran - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 11:44AM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 12:51PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Under Pressure Robert Laberge/Getty ImagesWith just two races left in the season, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. needs a win in order to salvage his 2009 Chase.With two races left, all eyes are focused on J.J. and Mark Martin, but the end of the season is just as important for Dale Earnhardt, Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, and others, writes Tom Bowles. Nov 13, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, Carl Edwards want a win - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 5:19PM; Updated: Thursday November 12, 2009 10:54PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tough Player, Tough Coach Icon SMIDeron Williams has averaged more than 9 assists per game in four straight seasons while directing Utah's offense.It takes a tough point guard to play for a tough coach. In Deron Williams, Utah's Jerry Sloan has a guy who brings a grit that would have fit in any era, writes SI.com's Ian Thomsen. Nov 13, 2009
Deron Williams exudes toughness Jazz's Jerry Sloan prizes - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 3:04PM; Updated: Thursday November 12, 2009 3:51PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
JimKelleyInside The NHL The carnage will surely continue until headshot rules are changed. Nov 13, 2009
NHL GMs postpone newstiffer penalties forheadshots - Jim Kelley - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 12, 2009 12:14PM; Updated: Thursday November 12, 2009 12:14PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
BrantJamesInside Racing The IndyCar Racing League may be headed towards glory days. Nov 12, 2009
IRL hopes Izod sponsorship will bring it back to glory days - Brant James - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 1:36PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 1:36PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Just The Beginning Win McNamee/Getty ImagesTeam USA will be without Tim Howard for its upcoming friendlies, Saturday at Slovakia and next week at Denmark.The U.S. is South Africa-bound, but the team that qualified is far from the one that'll actually go to the World Cup. Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney looks at what the coming months hold. Nov 12, 2009
U.S. still has questions to answer in months leading up to World Cup - Soccer America - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 11:40AM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 11:40AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Texas Schedule Nov 12, 2009
Texas Longhorns making unmemorable BCS run, Notre Dame doomed - Stewart Mandel - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 11:40AM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 12:59PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Earning Their Stripes APThe Cincinnati Bengals defense has been suffocating opponents, allowing only 16.9 points per game so far in '09.Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was raised in Steelers country. The work ethic he learned has been instilled in his team and will be on display against Pittsburgh, writes Paul Daugherty. Nov 12, 2009
Marvin Lewis won't allow Cincinnati Bengals to rest on success - Paul Daugherty - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 1:49PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 5:33PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Hold the mustard: Lewis nixes Ochocinco's stunt Nov 12, 2009
Marvin Lewis won't let Chad Ochocinco send mustard to Steelers - NFL - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 3:42PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 3:42PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
NFL Power Rankings Nov 12, 2009
Saints, Colts lead way - Don Banks - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 12:44PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 12:58PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jennings, Evans leading the way Nov 12, 2009
Brandon Jenningsremains atopNBA Rookie Rankings - Arash Markazi - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 1:30PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 1:32PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cavs' Brown coolly handles pressure Nov 12, 2009
Cavs coach Mike Brownhandles LeBron James issue with smile - Paul Forrester - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 3:55PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 9:41PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stealth Forces Len Redkoles/Getty ImagesJeff Carter and Mike Richards are mainstays in Philadelphia thanks to one of the finest pro scouts in the game.You probably don't know them, but they are quietly making teams or the game better. Michael Farber's stealth list includes a player, an assistant coach, a scout and broadcasters. Nov 12, 2009
Kyle Quincey, Al MacInnisin top seven NHL stealth impact people - Michael Farber - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 10:50AM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 10:50AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Charlotte sits Spears 1 game for rules violation Nov 12, 2009
Charlotte's Shamari Spears suspended 1 game - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 10:19PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 10:19PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Iowa signs four, MSU inks five Nov 12, 2009
Iowa signs four, Michigan State inks five, more from signing day - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 2:25PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 10:29PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Griffey, 39, agrees to return to Mariners in 2010 Nov 12, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr. agrees to one-year deal with Seattle Mariners - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 11, 2009 12:24PM; Updated: Wednesday November 11, 2009 5:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
College Football's Best Nov 11, 2009
Alabama, Florida, Texas all deserve No. 1 spot in Power Rankings - Andy Staples - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 12:31PM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 3:58PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BenReiterInside Baseball The Class of '09's top 50 free agents, and the best fit for each. Nov 11, 2009
John Lackey, Matt Holliday top free agents in baseball - Ben Reiter - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 11:06AM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 1:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Look out. The Sharks are hot, dangerous and getting healthy. Nov 11, 2009
San Jose Sharks take NHL Power Rankings top spot - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 11:48AM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 1:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
PeterKingMMQB Tuesday Edition The Chiefs make right call, how to fix the Bears and more mail. Nov 11, 2009
Kansas City Chiefs make right call on Larry Johnson - Peter King - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 12:20PM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 1:20PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings He crashed in Texas, but Jimmie Johnson won't lose the Chase. Nov 11, 2009
Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Jeff GordontopNASCAR Power Rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 5:45PM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 7:01PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Playing Some 'D' In Big D Glenn James/NBAE/Getty Images Jason Terry (left) and the Mavs held the Rockets to 35 percent shooting in the second half of Tuesday's win.The Mavs can still get up and down with the best of them. This team, says Britt Robson, has added some tough defense under Rick Carlisle that can carry them deeper into the playoffs. Nov 11, 2009
Jason Terry, Mavericks focused on improving their defense - Britt Robson - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 2:47PM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 5:35PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Drama aside, Favre has been story of year Nov 11, 2009
Brett Favre is story of year - Don Banks - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 10, 2009 12:35PM; Updated: Tuesday November 10, 2009 5:22PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
