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The article discusses the history of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Basketball Tournament since 1985, with a focus on the most memorable college basketball teams to win the championship. Topics include the 1996 team from the University of Kentucky; the 1992 team from Duke University; and the 2008 team from the University of Kansas.

The article presents information about each of six race-car drivers the publication believes has a chance of ending driver Jimmie Johnson's streak of five consecutive victories in the Sprint Cup racing championships. Featured drivers include Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, and Carl Edwards.

The article focuses on the University of Alabama football team. The team's first game of the 2011 season is discussed as an example of its importance in the social life of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the city where the university is located, especially following the tornado which struck the city on April 27, 2011. Helping behavior by Alabama players following the disaster is considered, particularly house construction financed by a foundation created by coach Nick Saban.

The article looks at National Football League (NFL) player Arian Foster of the Houston Texans. Topics discussed include his attitude towards success, his interests and hobbies outside of football, and his performance as a running back. His college football coach Phil Fulmer comments on Foster's instincts and athletic ability.

The author, a stock car driver presents a personal narrative of his experiences in winning the July 7, 2011 Pepsi 400 stock car race in the Chase for the Cup competition of the organization NASCAR.

The article looks at Major League Baseball (MLB) player Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees. Topics discussed include Cano's performance as a second baseman, his training with hitting coach Kevin Long, and his fielding abilities. The author comments on how Cano is often seen smiling. Cano's childhood in the Dominican Republic is also discussed, noting how it has affected his batting.

The article looks at football player Mark Herzlich, focusing on his efforts to get drafted by the National Football League (NFL). The author comments Herzlich's health issues that have prevented him from playing professional football, including a stress fracture in his foot and a year of battling Ewing's sarcoma, a bone cancer. The social support of Herzlich's family and friends is also discussed. INSET: TOP 10 UNDRAFTED PLAYERS.

The article focuses on football player Da'Quan Bowers, who was a defensive end for Clemson University in the 2010 season. Bowers' decision to enter the 2011 National Football League (NFL) draft is considered in terms of the evaluation that he will be one of the first players selected. Bowers' avocation as a guitarist is examined, as is his close relationship with his late father Dennis, a musician who died in 2010.

The article looks at the greatest teams in the history of the National Hockey League, focusing on the Montreal Canadiens team from the 1976-1977 season. Additional teams discussed include the 1969-1970 Boston Bruins, the 1983-1984 Edmonton Oilers, and the 1951-1952 Red Wings. The author also comments on several hockey players, including Guy Lafleur, Ken Dryden, and Garry Unger. INSET: Good luck building a dynasty in today's game.

The article discusses the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL), with a particular focus on quarterback Matt Ryan, running back Michael Turner, and wide receiver Roddy White. All three men have been selected for the NFL's Pro Bowl team at least once, and together they form a nucleus for the Falcons that bodes well for the team's future.

The article looks at professional athletes who excelled in two sports. Athletes discussed include running back Cedric Benson of the Cincinnati Bengals, automobile racing driver Brendan Gaughan, and hockey defenseman Paul Martin of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Nate Robinson of the Boston Celtics comments on how he played football in college.

The article discusses college football player Robert Quinn. He was kicked off the University of North Carolina team for accepting a gift of jewelry. While a senior in high school he learned he had a brain tumor. He overcame that to become a very good college player and is now preparing himself for the National Football League draft. INSET: 5 WHO HAVE IT 4 WHO NEED IT.

The article looks at college basketball. Topics discussed include the Duke Blue Devils' efforts to win two consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championships, player Kemba Walker, and player Demetri McCamey.

The article looks at the Houston Texans football team. Players discussed include quarterback Matt Schaub, receiver Andre Johnson, and running back Arian Foster. Wide receiver David Anderson comments on his teammates, including defensive end Mario Williams and linebackers DeMeco Ryans and Brian Cushing.

The article discusses U.S. NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, who analysts think may be the best driver qualified to beat fellow NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, winner of four consecutive NASCAR championships. A list of 11 things that racing fans need to know about Hamlin is presented which includes Hamlin's childhood obsession with being a racecar driver, his first racing victory at the age of seven, and how Hamlin's parents financed his career.

The article discusses U.S. college football running back (RB) Dion Lewis of the University of Pittsburgh. Topics include a brief overview of Lewis' small stature, his exercise routine, and his college career. A discussion on how his height made it difficult for him to win a position on Pittsburgh's football team and attributes that make him a successful RB, including his vision, elusiveness, and power, is presented.

The article discusses why U.S. college football player of Stanford University, Andrew Luck, will be a great quarterback (QB). According to the author, there are many reasons why Luck will be the next great QB, despite the fact that he seems unaware of his popularity, including the strength of his throwing arm, his comprehension of the game, and his passing style and ability.

The article examines National Football League (NFL) history, focusing on the consistent improvement of play at the quarterback position from 1960-2010. Statistics are presented indicating that quarterbacks have increased their passing accuracy and passed for more touchdowns throughout that time period, especially following rules changes in the 1970s and 2000s. Former quarterbacks including Roger Staubach, Joe Montana and Steve Young compare their eras to quarterback play in 2010.

The article discusses running back Chris Johnson of the National Football League's (NFL's) Tennessee Titans. In 2009 Johnson became the sixth player in NFL history to accumulate more than 2,000 rushing yards in a season. He does not lack for confidence and considers himself the best player in the NFL. During the 2008 NFL Combine workouts Johnson ran the 40-yard dash in 4.24 seconds, the fastest recorded Combine time since 2000. He is motivated by the fact that no NFL player has ever rushed for more than 2,000 yards in two or more seasons, and hopes to achieve 2,500 yards during 2010. INSETS: PETERSON: TOO GRAND NOT TO HIT TWO GRAND?;OUT OF NOWHERE?.

The article profiles professional baseball player Jake Peavy of the Chicago White Sox baseball team. A discussion of Peavy's love of fishing, 2009 transfer to the White Sox and Cy Young award is presented. Several stories from Peavy's friends, which give insight into Peavy's personality and character, are presented

The article presents several photographs of football player Brandon Spikes, formerly from the University of Florida's football team, in which he is posing with his mother Sherry Allen, practicing at rookie minicamp and jumping at the National Football League (NFL) combine.

The article focuses on baseball player Carl Crawford, left fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays. Crawford's contract expires at the end of the 2010 season, and his ability at batting, base running and fielding will make him a highly desired free agency. Crawford's career is discussed in terms of the principles he has used to improve himself at the sport since his childhood in Houston, Texas. INSET: COURTING CARL CRAWFORD.

The article presents several photographs of college football players including University of Notre Dame wide receiver (WR) Golden Tate, Indiana University of Pennsylvania cornerback (CB), and University of Florida quarterback (QB) Tim Tebow.

The article discusses the talents of Major League Baseball (MLB) player Adrian Gonzalez, a first baseman and power hitter for the San Diego Padres baseball team. Gonzalez is considered to be exceptionally athletic for a big first baseman. His baseball bat swing combines both bat control and power. It is noted that his reputation in MLB lags behind his performance on the field. INSET: FIRST THINGS FIRST.

The article presents a profile of the life and career of Ndamukong Suh, a football player for the University of Nebraska. Suh's family background and details about his Cameroonian father and Jamaican mother are mentioned. His high school years playing basketball and football in Portland, Oregon are recounted. His evolution as a formidable defensive linebacker during the 2008 college football season is discussed. Suh's relationship with Bo Pelini, the head coach of the Nebraska University football team and his brother Carl Pelini who runs the team's defense is examined. Speculation that Suh will be the number one player to be selected in the National Football League draft is discussed. INSETS: At defensive tackle, it's a short list of No.1s;Wouldn't Michael Jr. have been easier?;The best of the Blackshirts?.

The article focuses on football player Jake Locker, who is considered to be a favorite among the teams in the 2010 draft for the quarterback (QB) position. It is stated that Locker was named as player of the year in football and baseball during his high school days at the University of Washington. His university teammate Ronnie Fouch states that his running ability is something that troubles every team. Football player Tipper Johnson describes him as the dream player of every football coach. INSET: HUSKY HERITAGE.

The article focuses on Brian Kelly, coach of University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, football team, who is regarded by experts as the hottest college football coach in the U.S. He states that his experience of coaching a junior high school girls basketball team in Massachusetts, has helped him in his coaching career. He says that his philosophy is to score points, first and foremost. According to his supporters, Kelly makes quarterbacks feel as an important part in team's success. INSETS: Kelly's QBs;The Legends make their pick.

The article presents a discussion on the automobile racing driver Kyle Busch. Busch is presented as the ideal NASCAR star, with his cockiness and ability to whip up the crowd emotion. Experts in the field are quoted as informing that what makes Busch so fun to watch is the edge that he maintains and the possibilities that could spring up when he is in the scene. INSETS: BUSCH HAS THE LOOK OF GIBBS' NEXT CHAMPION;BUSCH IS THE NEXT....

The article profiles top 5 baseball stadiums from the top 30 baseball stadiums in the U.S., as chosen by the magazine, "Sporting News." The Fenway Park stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, as reported, is ranked number one, while PNC Park stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Wrigley Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois, are ranked second and third respectively. Boston Red Sox baseball team's player Jason Bay says that, although there is not much space in Fenway, nostalgia is attached to it.

The article focuses on baseball player Matt Holliday and his prospects as a valuable player. With his growing reputation and consistent performance, Holliday is expected to become to expensive for his team Oakland Athletics to retain him, as a turns a free agent. In his sixth season, Holliday has failed to hit .300 only once and that too as a rookie. His allround performance is expected to increase his value more. INSETS: Holliday could sling it, but he chose to swing it;Worth the price?.

The article presents the comments of several automobile racing experts about car racing driver Danica Patrick. Richard Childress, the owner of the car racing team Richard Childress Racing, says that Patrick has a tremendous amount of talent. According to Bob Parsons, the firm GoDaddy.com wants the driver to participate in car races organized by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) in the U.S.

The article offers information on former sportspersons, and their children who have also joined the sport. Former hockey player Wayne Gretzky, played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and set records for career goals. Wayne's son, Trevor is also a hockey player and play as sophomore at Oaks Christian High School in Westlake, California. Former baseball player Tony Gwynn Sr., whose son is also a baseball player, was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in the year 2007.

The article presents information on the injuries of football players of the Indianapolis Colts team. Dwight Freeney has still not fully recovered from his foot injury. Quarterback Peyton Manning and safety Bob Sanders did not practice in the team's first week of camp due to their injuries. These players will miss at least the team's first two preseason games. INSETS: At least Harrison is on the field;By any name, it's a tricky injury.

The article focuses on the long-time involvement of the three Garrett brothers including John, Jason and Judd, with the National football League (NFL) and the Dallas Cowboys team. John is a coach, Judd is the assistant director of player personnel, and Jason is the offensive coordinator and head coach-in waiting. In 1970, Jason's father had been an assistant with the baseball team, San Francisco Giants. All the three now live in Dallas, Texas. INSETS: The Garretts are connected--everywhere;That narrow, narrow field of dreams;It's not hard to trace the roots of success.

The article presents a detailed description of the journey of six Cuban baseball players, namely Yunel Escobar, Jose Cordero, Joel Perez, Rafael Galbizo, Yamel Guevara and Johan Limonta, from Cuba to Florida to make a career in baseball in Florida. Two weeks before boarding the boat that would smuggle them out of Cuba, they left their homes. During their voyage, the boat was circled by sharks. Finally, they arrived in Florida. Only Escobar managed to make a career in baseball. INSET: 'Wet foot, dry foot'.

The article focuses on football player Antonio Cromartie. Cromartie is a player of the football team San Diego Chargers. He scored 10 interceptions while playing in the National Football League (NFL) in the year 2007. He has been involved in a car accident and has suffered from life-threatening diseases. INSETS: His steely work ethic makes it even clearer: Advantage, Cromartie;This is . . . Antonio Cromartie;Operation intercepted: 10 is a magic number.

The article reports on Prince Fielder, a player of the baseball team Milwaukee Brewers. As reported, Fielder might be the only player in the major leagues who can make infield practice worth watching. It is reported that his batting practice certainly is appointment viewing. In 2007, Fielder became the youngest player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in a season.

The article focuses on the performance of automobile racer Ryan Newman who won the Daytona 500 automobile race. Newman barreled through the final 2.5 miles, passing racer Tony Stewart and crossing the final stripe ahead of racer Kurt Busch to a thrilling finish. It states that Newman won because Busch pushed him by Stewart. Penske Racing teammates Newman and Busch finished 1-2 in the Daytona 500. INSET: Penske's day finally comes.

The article presents comments of various football players on a catch made by Reggie Wayne, a wide receiver who plays for the football team Indianapolis Colts, during a tournament. According to Peyton Manning, Wayne was sprinting down the left sideline on a key third down in the fourth quarter. Nnamdi Asomugha appreciates Wayne's ability to manage and catch the ball that was going out of bounds.

This article focuses on NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, who won the Nextel Cup championship in 2007. An overview of Johnson's season is provided, complete with a chart highlighting his finishes at every track during the season. Johnson was able to win the championship after an early season slump in the standings. Commentary from Johnson is included. The article also discusses favorites for the 2008 NASCAR season. INSETS: Jimmie's dandy season;Early '08 favorites.

The article focuses on the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League and how the team coped with the effects of the wildfires that struck the city in October, 2007. The team was forced to practice for their October 28 game in Phoenix, Arizona, as their home field, Qualcomm Stadium, became an evacuation center. The game was able to be played in San Diego, and the Chargers won 35-10. Linebacker Shawne Merriman wore a fireman's helmet during player introductions as a tribute.

The author reports on the potential fallout in regards to the professional football team the New England Patriots taping the New York Jets professional football team during a game. Various theories on why Patriot's coach Bill Belichick planned to record opposing teams are mentioned. Reactions from people involved in the National Football League (NFL) are given. INSET: Cheat sheet.

The article examines the career prospects of professional football player Michael Vick, following his 2007 indictment on charges that he was involved in dogfighting and participated in the inhumane treatment of animals. His performance as quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons is evaluated. The coaching style of Bobby Petrino, head coach of the Atlanta Falcons is described. INSETS: Man's best friend is obviously just that;Since it all started...;If not Vick, then who? The survey says....

This article examines the long-term damage that is inflicted on football players as the result of violent hits that leave them with concussions. Former Chicago Bears linebacker Larry Morris is profiled as one of the sad stories of a great player who no longer even remembers his playing days. Morris suffers from dementia, which his neuropsychiatrist attributes to his football career. Some of the other diseases that are experienced by former players include early onset Alzheimer's and depression. INSETS: Mandatory neurological tests are a good start;After the hit, some teams are more cautious than others;Inside a brain-rattling hit;The symptoms don't stop at a headache

This article lists the top athletes in sports by their uniform number. Phoenix Suns basketball player Amare Stoudemire is cited as the top athlete with the No.1 uniform number. Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett is the top athlete wearing uniform number 19. Miami Dolphins football player Jason Taylor is listed as the top athlete wearing number 99. INSETS: What's in a number?;Numbers game.

The article presents "Sporting News" magazine's selections for N.F.L. football draft picks in 2007. The magazine feels that the Los Angeles Raiders will choose JaMarcus Russell from LSU, The Detroit Lions will choose Calvin Johnson from Georgia Tech, and that the Cincinnati Browns will choose Brady Quinn from Notre Dame. A discussion of the players' qualifications is presented. INSET: It's so easy, an editor could do it.

The article discusses NASCAR's 2007 Daytona 500 stock car racing competition, with particular focus on the winner Mark Martin and fellow race car driver Kevin Harvick. Other topics of discussion include the sub-par performance of racing teams sponsored by carmaker Toyota, and a cheating controversy surrounding Michael Waltrip Racing, of which Waltrip is the owner and driver, which led to suspensions. Commentary from race car drivers Jeff Burton and Mark Martin are included. INSET: Daytona means diddly for Camrys.

This article discusses NASCAR racer Jimmie Johnson who won his first Nextel Cup Championship. The article explains the NASCAR fans who are split by their perception of Johnson. Some fans see Johnson as the all-American face of Lowes advertising who is married to a supermodel, while the remaining fans perceive Johnson to be a goodie two-shoes who is only where he is because of the assistance of others. INSET: Four who could win in 2007.

The article presents an interview with Darrell Waltrip and Carl Edwards, both NASCAR drivers. Waltrip recalls his childhood watching car races and his fascination on them. Edwards remembers going to school and playing at recess with cars. When asks who they want to be following them with a few laps left when they are leading a race, Edwards chooses Greg Biffle while Waltrip prefers Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. INSETS: C'mon, really? The Ferris wheel?;Tale of two talkers.

The article focuses on the performance of automobile race driver Kurt Busch. In the final race of the 2004 Nextel Cup season, his front right tire fell off. Yet he recovered, finished fifth and won the championship by eight points. This season at Bristol, he had a flat early and went a lap down, then rallied and won, a microcosm of his career at the track. He says that he wrecked three times in the first 100 laps in this race. Busch studied Bristol and mastered the best way around it. He is dominant at the track. Including this year's spring race, he has won five times there. Busch works best under pressure. INSET: Sometimes, he does succeed at first.