Chris DiMarco has a Wisconsin judge to thank for devising the unorthodox grip that helped him overcome the yips and jump-start his career
June 19, 2005
Golf
SCORECARD
Barry Bonds fires back after an ex-slugger's book accuses him of a racist snub
With Jennie Finch and a realistic financial plan, a women's professional league looks to go mainstream
Two San Francisco State professors have found a novel way to bring their favorite pastime into the classroom
Breaux Greer does it all--from wearing war paint to trying out for The Bachelor--to make javelin a hot event
A new accounting of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game further builds on the Dipper's outsized legend
The end of the road comes for a figure in a recruiting scandal that refuses to die
Sports Illustrated Bonus Section: Golf Plus
No one could hold the lead at Congressional, but Sergio García had it when it counted
What golfers are talking about
Playing for a special place in history, Annika Sorenstam seemed to lift her game yet another notch at the McDonald's LPGA Championship
CATCHING UP WITH
AUGUST 22, 1966
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
John David Booty has been the Next Big Thing since the day he arrived at USC, but he'll have to wait yet another year before he gets a chance to make it big
John David Booty isn't the only blue-chip bench warmer College Football Nation is eager to see get off the pine, like, yesterday. The following six players will generate plenty of hype this fall, although they are likely to be backups for at least another year.
AIR AND SPACE
SI Players
[Based on a survey of 450 MLB players]
The dad of a major leaguer is well-known for his striking portraits
Baseball's No. 1 Draft Pick
NFL Europe and the AFL just ended their seasons. A look at the leagues
For some players, draft day was all about the genes
Volleyball champ Karch Kiraly trains hard to get a beach-worthy body
Cycling
Can Lance Armstrong win an unprecedented seventh title in his final Tour de France? Challengers are coming at him from all sides, but the ultimate road warrior is intent on slicing up the opposition
THE NBA FINALS
In a championship matchup of well-balanced and hard-nosed teams, the Spurs came to play early with a ferociousness that dominated the Pistons
Baseball
With North Side fans starving for a hero, Derrek Lee is busting out at the plate, keeping his injury-plagued team in playoff contention and fueling talk of a Triple Crown
GOLF
He may not look the part, but after near misses at the PGA Championship and the Masters, Chris DiMarco is one of the favorites at this week's U.S. Open
IZZO AND MARIUCCI
Since their school days in Michigan, Tom Izzo and Steve Mariucci have dreamed together, schemed together, pushed each other to coaching heights--and always returned to their roots
Inside
The Week In Sports
Inside Horse Racing
Afleet Alex proved he's the class of the 3-year-old division with his Belmont romp, but more challenges await him
Inside Baseball
With Nick Johnson's hot bat helping them win the close ones, the streaking Nationals moved into the NL East lead
CANADIAN PLAYERS
L.A.'S HEE-SEOP CHOI
Inside High Schools
Like LeBron before him, O.J. Mayo became a familiar name to NBA scouts while only a sophomore in Ohio
Inside Motor Sports
There were 21 other drivers at Texas, but Danica Patrick owned the spotlight (even after 12 finished ahead of her)
LIFE OF REILLY
Departments
After personal and professional setbacks, that's what Hall of Famer John Elway rediscovered as an owner of the Arena Football League's championship team
Five days before his trial, a former Baylor hoops teammate pleads guilty to murdering Patrick Dennehy
The NHL and its union edge closer to ending their nine-month lockout
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