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NFL Week 1 picks NFL Week 1 picks
The season's here! And it can only get better after that dog of an opener Thursday night.
NFL playoff preview NFL playoff preview
It's never too early. Plus: Divisional predictions in one place for ease of ridicule.
AFC North preview AFC North preview
The Browns dramatically reversed their fortunes last year. Now, they're ready to overtake the Steelers.
NFC North preview NFC North preview
Quarterbacks Tarvaris Jackson and Aaron Rodgers will go a long way toward deciding if the Vikings or Packers win.
AFC East preview AFC East preview
You can't count on many things in this old world, but the Patriots winning this division is one of them.
NFC East preview NFC East preview
The Giants got no respect last year and that motivated them all the way to the championship. Here's some fodder for '08. Plus: Opening night pick.
AFC South preview AFC South preview
It's the same old Colts, but this just might be the year the Jaguars overtake them.
NFC South preview NFC South preview
A check of the rules confirms someone has to win it, so: New Orleans.
AFC West preview AFC West preview
It's the Chargers' division. Everyone else just lives in it. Except the Raiders.
NFC West preview NFC West preview
The big question is the same as it always is: Can anyone other than Seattle post a winning record? First of eight previews.
The squibs return to Capistrano The squibs return to Capistrano
The first sighting of a dumb but supposedly safe strategy by a football coach means autumn is in the air.
See a different game See a different game
Baseball's instant replay system might work fine, but its hasty implementation signals a disturbing change in attitude.
The eternal flame The eternal flame
Like all the Olympics, the Beijing games leave us with abiding memories -- and a spark of inspiration.
On vacation On vacation
The Sports Daily column returns Sept. 2.
Scoring the Beijing Olympics Scoring the Beijing Olympics
They get a 9 for pomp and spectacle, but only a 3 for furthering world understanding and a 2 for the fan experience.
Athletes are just people Athletes are just people
The outrage over Usain Bolt's chest-pounding proves that we expect athletes to be heroes -- and when they're not, we turn on them.
What happened to the real Olympics? What happened to the real Olympics?
By only showing snippets of classic events like the decathlon, high jump and pole vaulting, NBC is missing what makes the Olympics special.
What I couldn't write in China What I couldn't write in China
Relative press freedom hasn't led to rampant muckraking, but it's not all smiles and "Have a great day!" beyond Olympic Beijing.
Really, honestly ... Really, honestly ...
Enough with the diving, NBC.
The Frodo smile of Laura Wilkinson The Frodo smile of Laura Wilkinson
The great diver's farewell look showed us all how to say goodbye.
Hench items Hench items
The U.S. track and field debacle and NBC's shabby treatment of the games' glamour event. Plus: Keri Walsh. And: Teddy Atlas.
The U.S. track team loses its grip The U.S. track team loses its grip
In a nightmarish 30 minutes, the world's track powerhouse is humiliated -- while amazing little Jamaica laps it again.
All hail Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh! All hail Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh!
I love the American beach volleyball champions -- and it isn't just because they have great derrieres.
Rogge: Usain in the membrane Rogge: Usain in the membrane
The IOC chief criticizes the magnificent Bolt for celebrating. Is he an idiot or just crazy?
Running into history Running into history
Usain Bolt's performance was the greatest individual athletic feat of our time.
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