Posing The Question
- AP Photo/Dave Martin/Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesDid the BCS roll a strike or land in the gutter with this title matchup?
- Before our college football gurus break huddle and break down all five BCS bowls, they pay homage to the Texas-sized elephant in the room. Did the BCS get it right this season? Pat Forde and Ivan Maisel
• Let's bowl: BCS title | Rose | Fiesta | Orange | Sugar
• Bloggers dive into bowls | Play: Bowl mania | Feldman chat wrap
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Jimmy V Classic On ESPN
Fans at Madison Square Garden will get more than one treat Tuesday. Davidson's Stephen Curry is the headliner, but Texas has a new sheriff worth watching. Andy Katz | V Week
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College Football
Enjoy the journey? Sure, but the destination ain't shabby, either. The Gators and Sooners finally have a date Jan. 8. Pat Forde
• Maisel: Right or wrong? Who cares! | Bowls
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The Mag: Story Of The Year
The 2008 year in sports soon will give way to a new one. But before we all move on, ESPN The Magazine chronicles this unforgettable year. Here are the best stories. Story of 2008
• Bonus content: Author's receipts
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BREAKING NEWS Alert
Source: Mets Get Relief
The Mets needed a closer. Francisco Rodriguez was looking for a job. Presto! On Tuesday, K-Rod agreed to a three-year deal, a source said. Story• Steve Phillips | Law: Mets play it safe | Fantasy
• Winter Meetings blog | Indians seek Wood
- Source: Cubs not 'remotely close' to Peavy deal
- Union appeals suspension, fine of WR Burress
- Harrell: Leach likely to stay at Texas Tech
- Dolphins' Porter defends Plax, guns | Watch
- Report: Giants latest to make pitch to Sabathia
- Recession hits NFL; about 150 will be laid off
- Panthers-Giants showdown flexed to prime time
- Blake, Loretta reach agreements with Dodgers
- Jags' Jones to serve 3-game ban as appeal fails
- Ill. gov. charged with Cubs sale-related crimes
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Cubs Closing In On Peavy?
As the Winter Meetings get underway in Las Vegas, the Cubs soon could be holding an ace. But there's no deal for Jake Peavy just yet. Rumor Central
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• Scouts Inc.: MNF Preview
• NCAAF: Todd McShay's Stock Report
- Week 15 projections: Westbrook to remain hot
- Talented Mr. Roto: Just saying, pick these guys up
- Fantasy Focus: Streak for the Cash champion
- Karabell: K-Rod's value won't change much with Mets
- Joyner: Ways to solve your tight-end troubles
- Mass: When noncontenders meddle with playoffs
- Karabell: Ray Allen and others limited like him
- Daily Notes for Wednesday: Dialing long distance
- Fantasy Hoops: Zach Randolph thriving with Clips
- Matiash: Lightning's Smith has truly thankless job
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- Tuesday
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- 7 PM ET: 2008 Jimmy V Classic
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- 2:30 PM ET: UEFA Champions League
- 5 PM ET: Baseball Tonight Hot Stove Special
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Bill Simmons
Bill and Sal get an early read on the NFL lines for Week 15. B.S. Report
• The Ramblings return
• B.S. Report: JackO
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Rick Reilly
Donovan McNabb was ridiculed over an NFL rule. Very well then, let's see how many players pass this little test.
• Life of Reilly Archive
National Voice: Pat Forde
Fight or flight is a human reaction to danger. This year, two college football teams rose up and fought the hardest.Fight Club | Archive
National Voice: Gene Wojciechowski
Do you want to face Eli Manning and the Giants in the playoffs? No. And yes, it's still no after a loss to the Eagles.Don't panic, Giants fans! | Archive
National Voice: Scoop Jackson
An improbable, inspirational half-court heave proves disabilities aren't more significant than hope.Half-court miracle | Archive
National Voice: Jemele Hill
Antoine Winfield deserves to make the Pro Bowl. Too bad fans and Pro Bowl voting don't mix.Take away fan vote | Archive
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• Keown: Only in the South
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