Crowd Pleaser The U.S. Senior Open, won by Dave Eichelberger, was the biggest thing to hit Iowa since the Pope By Gary Van Sickle
My Shot If my career in golf is anything like my years as a police officer, it'll be very rewarding By Ron Ferguson Edited by Cameron Morfit
Grams Of Reality Anagrams of athletes' and celebrities' names can eerily reveal character or destiny By Steve Rushin
Out of this World With the Cup on the line, a last-second hunch and a clutch left foot lifted the U.S. to a breathtaking victory over China By Grant Wahl
Coming At You Midway through a season of surprises, power is surging, relievers are flourishing, and as many improbable names as familiar ones are making headlines. Here are the breakthrough players, the unnoticed MVP and the skinny on the second half
A Nifty Pickup The Rangers unwittingly made the play of the off-season by signing free-agent Rafael Palmeiro By Jeff Pearlman
Show Time The Mets gave Roger Cedeno a chance to strut his stuff, and the stolen-base leader hasn't looked back By Kostya Kennedy
Easy Does It By relaxing at the plate, the Orioles' B.J. Surhoff has discovered his power stroke--and peace of mind By Gerry Callahan
Armed Forces Longtime Angel Chuck Finley heads a list of pitchers who could be traded before the July 31 deadline By Stephen Cannella
Royal Flash Despite his rookie mistakes, Kansas City's dazzling centerfielder Carlos Beltran is at the head of his class By Gerry Callahan
One Of A Kind A self-made slugger with a screwy stance, Houston's uniquely gifted Jeff Bagwell is Mr. Indispensable By Tom Verducci
Crystal Clear Will Sammy hit 60? Will Manny break Hack's record? Will Pedro win 30? Will Arizona play in the postseason? Here are our fearless forecasts By Tom Verducci
On Tiger's Tail With a dazzling win in Ireland followed by a near victory in Scotland, Sergio Garcia, 19, of Spain is drawing comparisons to a guy named Woods By Jaime Diaz
Once A Yankee Roberto Kelly has produced for eight teams but still pines for the Bronx By Jeff Pearlman
Rappin' On The Door Music mogul and would-be NBA star Master P is breaking into sports management, with Ricky Williams as his marquee client By Michael Silver
A New Record--By A Mile Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj shattered the six-year-old mile mark by 1.26 seconds By Merrell Noden