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http://img.fannation.com/images/layout/profile-headshot.gif NFL Remember When -- Football Do you long for the days of over-the-top sack dances or NFL football in Los Angeles? Tell us some of the things you miss about college and pro football. Do you long for the days of over-the-top sack dances or NFL football in Los Angeles? Tell us some of the things you miss about college and pro football.

2009-08-03T14:53:33-04:00

2009-08-26T18:17:14-04:00

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http://img.fannation.com/images/layout/profile-headshot.gif MLB Joe Posnanski's Top 100 MLB players SI.com's Joe Posnanski ranked his top 100 baseball players in the game today. Here are his top 25: 1. Albert Pujols, first base2. Joe Mauer, catcher3. Hanley Ramirez, shortstop4.… SI.com's Joe Posnanski ranked <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/joe_posnanski/07/21/top.100/index.html" target="_blank">his top 100 baseball players</a> in the game today. Here are his top 25: 1. Albert Pujols, first base 2. Joe Mauer, catcher 3. Hanley Ramirez, shortstop 4. Zack Greinke, starting pitcher 5. Chase Utley, second base 6. Alex Rodriguez, third base 7. Tim Lincecum, starting pitcher 8. Dan Haren, starting pitcher 9. Johan Santana, starting pitcher 10. Roy Halladay, starting pitcher 11. Prince Fielder, first base 12. Carlos Beltran, center field 13. Ryan Braun, corner outfield 14. Justin Morneau, first base 15. Evan Longoria, third base 16. Kevin Youkilis, first base 17. Mark Teixeira, first base 18. Miguel Cabrera, first base 19. Manny Ramirez, corner outfield 20. Ichiro Suzuki, corner outfield 21. Felix Hernandez, starting pitcher 22. Adrian Gonzalez, first base 23. Derek Jeter, shortstop 24. Josh Beckett, starting pitcher 25. Pablo Sandoval, third base For Posnanski's complete list and an explanation of his rankings, <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/joe_posnanski/07/21/top.100/index.html">click here</a>. So, what do you think? Who's ranked too high? Who's ranked too low? Who was inexplicably left off the list entirely? Let your voice be heard below. SI.com's Joe Posnanski ranked <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/joe_posnanski/07/21/top.100/index.html" target="_blank">his top 100 baseball players</a> in the game today. Here are his top 25: 1. Albert Pujols, first base 2. Joe Mauer, catcher 3. Hanley Ramirez, shortstop 4. Zack Greinke, starting pitcher 5. Chase Utley, second base 6. Alex Rodriguez, third base 7. Tim Lincecum, starting pitcher 8. Dan Haren, starting pitcher 9. Johan Santana, starting pitcher 10. Roy Halladay, starting pitcher 11. Prince Fielder, first base 12. Carlos Beltran, center field 13. Ryan Braun, corner outfield 14. Justin Morneau, first base 15. Evan Longoria, third base 16. Kevin Youkilis, first base 17. Mark Teixeira, first base 18. Miguel Cabrera, first base 19. Manny Ramirez, corner outfield 20. Ichiro Suzuki, corner outfield 21. Felix Hernandez, starting pitcher 22. Adrian Gonzalez, first base 23. Derek Jeter, shortstop 24. Josh Beckett, starting pitcher 25. Pablo Sandoval, third base For Posnanski's complete list and an explanation of his rankings, <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/joe_posnanski/07/21/top.100/index.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. So, what do you think? Who's ranked too high? Who's ranked too low? Who was inexplicably left off the list entirely? Let your voice be heard below. MLB, Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer, Hanley Ramirez, Zack Greinke, Chase Utley, Alex Rodriguez, Tim Lincecum, Dan Haren, Johan Santana, Roy Halladay, Prince Fielder, Carlos Beltran, Ryan Braun, Justin Morneau, Evan Longoria, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Teixeira, Miguel Cabrera, Manny Ramirez, Ichiro Suzuki, Felix Hernandez, Adrian Gonzalez, Derek Jeter, Josh Beckett, Pablo Sandoval

2009-07-22T11:21:31-04:00

2009-11-12T11:50:25-05:00

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http://img.fannation.com/images/layout/profile-headshot.gif Who is on your Thrill List? Who is on your Thrill List? SI writers came up with the 10 most thrilling athletes to watch in each sport. The most striking thing isn't always who is on them but who isn't. In Jon Wertheim's <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/06/23/thrilllist/index.html">tennis list</a>, Fabrice Santoro is on, but Martina Navratilova is not. Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe are absent from Michael Farber's  <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/michael_farber/06/29/thrill.list/index.html">hockey list</a>, but Paul Coffey and Pavel Bure are in full stride, virtually scooting up the ice. Laura Davies is a top <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/michael_bamberger/06/29/thrill.list/index.html">10 Thrill List golfer</a>, but the esteemed Bobby Jones missed the cut. Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Some place other than Tom Verducci's <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/tom_verducci/06/29/thrill.list/index.html">baseball Thrill List</a>. But that's the point. These lists are not mere compilations of all-time bests in their respective sports but all-time bests at quickening the pulse and evoking a visceral response from those fortunate enough to have witnessed their artistry. Who is left out? Who doesn't deserve to be on our lists? Let the debates begin.

2009-07-09T12:39:16-04:00

2009-11-12T12:58:45-05:00

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http://img.fannation.com/images/layout/profile-headshot.gif MLB Tom Verducci's All-Star Team Here are Tom Verducci's AL and NL All-Star selections, based purely on merit: American League Catcher: Joe Mauer, Victor Martinez.First base: Kevin Youkilis, Justin Morneau,… Here are Tom Verducci's <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/tom_verducci/06/30/all.stars/index.html" target="_blank">AL and NL All-Star selections</a>, based purely on merit: <h3>American League</h3> Catcher: Joe Mauer, Victor Martinez. First base: Kevin Youkilis, Justin Morneau, Russell Branyan. Second base: Aaron Hill, Ben Zobrist, Ian Kinsler. Shortstop: Jason Bartlett, Derek Jeter, Marco Scutaro. Third base: Evan Longoria, Brandon Inge. Outfield: Jason Bay, Torii Hunter, Carl Crawford, Adam Jones, Ichiro Suzuki. Designated hitter: Adam Lind. Pitcher: Zack Greinke, Roy Halladay, Kevin Millwood, Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, Cliff Lee, Jered Weaver, Edwin Jackson, Jonathan Papelbon, Joe Nathan, Mariano Rivera, David Aardsma. <h3>National League</h3> Catcher: Brian McCann, Yadier Molina. First base: Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Adrian Gonzalez. Second base: Chase Utley, Freddy Sanchez. Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Miguel Tejada. Third base: David Wright, Pablo Sandoval, Mark Reynolds. Outfield: Raul Ibanez, Brad Hawpe, Ryan Braun, Justin Upton, Matt Kemp, Hunter Pence. Pitcher: Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Dan Haren, Josh Johnson, Yovani Gallardo, Chad Billingsley, Javier Vazquez, Ryan Franklin, Heath Bell, Jonathan Broxton, Trevor Hoffman, Rafael Soriano. So, what do you think? Who doesn't belong? Who are the glaring omissions? Speak your mind below. Here are Tom Verducci's <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/tom_verducci/06/30/all.stars/index.html" target="_blank">AL and NL All-Star selections</a>, based purely on merit: <h3>American League</h3> Catcher: Joe Mauer, Victor Martinez. First base: Kevin Youkilis, Justin Morneau, Russell Branyan. Second base: Aaron Hill, Ben Zobrist, Ian Kinsler. Shortstop: Jason Bartlett, Derek Jeter, Marco Scutaro. Third base: Evan Longoria, Brandon Inge. Outfield: Jason Bay, Torii Hunter, Carl Crawford, Adam Jones, Ichiro Suzuki. Designated hitter: Adam Lind. Pitcher: Zack Greinke, Roy Halladay, Kevin Millwood, Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, Cliff Lee, Jered Weaver, Edwin Jackson, Jonathan Papelbon, Joe Nathan, Mariano Rivera, David Aardsma. <h3>National League</h3> Catcher: Brian McCann, Yadier Molina. First base: Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Adrian Gonzalez. Second base: Chase Utley, Freddy Sanchez. Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Miguel Tejada. Third base: David Wright, Pablo Sandoval, Mark Reynolds. Outfield: Raul Ibanez, Brad Hawpe, Ryan Braun, Justin Upton, Matt Kemp, Hunter Pence. Pitcher: Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Dan Haren, Josh Johnson, Yovani Gallardo, Chad Billingsley, Javier Vazquez, Ryan Franklin, Heath Bell, Jonathan Broxton, Trevor Hoffman, Rafael Soriano. So, what do you think? Who doesn't belong? Who are the glaring omissions? Speak your mind below. Major League Baseball, American League, National League, All-Star Game

2009-06-30T13:59:13-04:00

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http://img.fannation.com/images/layout/profile-headshot.gif NBA Best NBA picks of all-time by draft slot SI.com's Ian Thomsen pored over six decades of NBA draft selections to determine the best pick of all time in each of the top 30 slots. While going through the lists year by year,… SI.com's Ian Thomsen pored over six decades of NBA draft selections to determine the <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/06/21/best.picks/index.html">best pick of all time</a> in each of the top 30 slots. While going through the lists year by year, Thomsen was reminded just how difficult it is to find impact players -- even when dealing with a top-three pick. He also was forced to navigate the often-confusing history of territorial draft picks, which he decided he would not factor into the final list. So, without further ado, here is how the list played out.  <style>  </style>  SI.com's Ian Thomsen pored over six decades of NBA draft selections to determine the <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/06/21/best.picks/index.html">best pick of all time</a> in each of the top 30 slots. While going through the lists year by year, Thomsen was reminded just how difficult it is to find impact players -- even when dealing with a top-three pick. He also was forced to navigate the often-confusing history of territorial draft picks, which he decided he would not factor into the final list. So, without further ado, here is how the list played out.   1. Magic Johnson, Lakers, 1979 2. Bill Russell, Celtics, 1956 3. Michael Jordan, Bulls, 1984 4. Dave Cowens, Celtics, 1970 5. Kevin Garnett, Timberwolves, 1995 6. Larry Bird, Celtics, 1978 7. John Havlicek, Celtics, 1962 8. Sam Jones, Celtics, 1957 9. Dirk Nowitzki, Bucks, 1998 10. Paul Pierce, Celtics, 1998 11. Reggie Miller, Pacers, 1987 12. Julius Erving, Bucks, 1972 13. Kobe Bryant, Charlotte Hornets, 1996 14. Clyde Drexler, Trail Blazers, 1983 15. Steve Nash, Suns, 1996 16. John Stockton, Jazz, 1984 17. Shawn Kemp, Seattle SuperSonics, 1989 18. Joe Dumars, Pistons, 1985 19. Nate Archibald, Cincinnati Royals, 1970 20. Gus Williams, Warriors, 1975 21. Michael Finley, Suns, 1995 22. Reggie Lewis, Celtics, 1987 23. Alex English, 1976, Bucks 24. Sam Cassell, 1993, Rockets 25. Mark Price, 1986, Cavaliers 26. Vlade Divac, 1989, Lakers 27. Dennis Rodman, Pistons, 1986 28. Tony Parker, Spurs, 2001 29. Dennis Johnson, 1976, Seattle SuperSonics 30. Gilbert Arenas, 2001, Warriors    What do you think about this list?

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