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No. 2 with a Bryant
No. 2 with a Bryant

Kobe Bryant may be in a mini-slump, but he and the Lakers still come in at a strong No. 2 in Sean Deveney's latest NBA Power Poll. Los Angeles probably remembers the No. 1 team from last season's finals. Full poll

Knicks-Lakers: Preview | Projection

Shoals: Nash-D'Antoni reunion in New York?

Scoreboard: Six games on tap tonight

Brave new options

By signing shortstop Rafael Furcal, the Braves now have the flexibility to trade for an elite starting pitcher, Ryan Fagan says. Find out why

Oops! They did it again

Asante Samuel drops the ball before entering the end zone, TSB notes, repeating a mistake made by another Eagle two months ago. Get the scoop

Instant impact players

Travis Lewis, Oklahoma's standout linebacker, is one of the headliners on Sporting News magazine's All-Freshman Team. 1st team 2nd team

Vikings DE Jared Allen talks about cheap shots, his bum knee and Chiefs GM Carl Peterson.
Running back Steve Slaton shares his thoughts after his Texans edge the Titans and reach .500.
The Falcons running back says his team's OT victory win over the Bucs felt like a playoff game.
Eight-time gold medalist Michael Phelps talks about his new book and his Olympic experiences.
Sporting News - Wire Tap
Joe Levit says a late-season pickup such as running back Tashard Choice could be just what you need to bring home a fantasy title. Read more
Sporting News - Hot stove or hot air?
Are you forming premature opinions about all the offseason moves, like Nick Swisher going to New York? Matt Lutovsky tells you perception doesn't always match reality. Read more