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Feb. 20, 2012
GOLF PLUS
The nascent PGA Tour season was jolted alive at Pebble Beach, where a resurgent Phil Mickelson took down archrival Tiger Woods with a final round that neither will soon forget
- By David HillARY
My life fell apart after I was wounded in Iraq, but thanks to Birdies for the Brave, I have a future again
Inside: THE WEEK IN SPORTS
- By Chris Mannix
Senior Scott Machado's transformation from so-so scorer to top-flight passer has put him on the NBA's radar—and put Iona on track for an NCAA tournament berth
- By Jim Trotter
The games are done, and now the dealing begins as teams face major personnel choices over the next few weeks
The U.S. Davis Cup squad crushed Team Federer—in Switzerland, on clay
The seven gold medals for the U.S. at last week's World Archery Indoor Championships in Las Vegas bode well for London, where world No. 1 Brady Ellison, 23, aims to end a 16-year U.S. gold medal drought in the sport. These are some other U.S. losing streaks that could end this summer.
PHIL VS. TIGER
Tiger Woods is relaxed, more engaging and has put his personal problems behind him, but Phil Mickelson's romp in a head-to-head showdown raised more questions about the new Tiger as he chases Jack Nicklaus's coveted 18
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Teamwork, toughness and tumultuous crowds have combined to make the Big Ten the nation's best conference and primed its top two teams—Michigan State and Ohio State—for tournament time
- By Seth Davis
There are still three-plus weeks remaining until Selection Sunday, but many of the races for postseason awards have become clear and they have a distinctive, Wildcat-blue hue
COUNTDOWN TO MADNESS
- VARIETY SHOW 40
Riding a new hero almost every night, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has turned what might have been a team ripped by turmoil into another title contender
PRO BASKETBALL
After being cut twice, Jeremy Lin emerged from the end of the Knicks' bench to inspire victories, debunk stereotypes and dazzle the NBA—while living on his brother's sofa
PRO HOCKEY
Feisty, ferocious and very denim-collar, Brad Marchand of the Bruins is making enemies fast, but there's a payoff in that for the NHL's best team
WES LEONARD
- By Thomas Lake
You may have heard about the Michigan high schooler who made a game-winning basket and then died. Here's the rest of the story: a violent car crash, a bone-shaking tackle, a near-perfect season, a reluctant substitute and a search for the will to carry on
POINT AFTER
Departments
- Edited by Richard O'Brien
A change in venue and some fresh ideas gave the venerable Millrose Games a welcome kick
An Oscar-nominated high school football doc sheds light on the inner-city game
LEADING OFF
This is an article from
the Feb. 20, 2012 issue
From Issue
June 04, 1990Pure Heart
By William Nack
In waging the most glorious triple crown campaign ever, Secretariat made racing history. In the doing, he took the author on an unforgettably exhilarating ride
From Issue
May 05, 1997The Breakthrough
By William Nack
Fifty Years Ago, over Fourteen Games in May, Jackie Robinson Erased Any Doubt that He Belonged in the Majors, Clearing the Path for Other Black Players
From Issue
Sept. 30, 1996'The Fight's Over, Joe'
By William Nack
More than two decades after they first met in the ring, Joe Frazier is still taking shots at Muhammad Ali, but this time it's a war of words
From Issue
July 29, 1985Bobby Fischer
By William Nack
While conducting a search that turned into an obsession, the author discovers a great deal about the chess genius who drifted into seclusion after winning the world title
From Issue
Sept. 30, 1991Twilight of a Titan
By William Nack
As his unparalleled career winds down, A.J. Foyt still looks for fulfillment
