Lakers' superstar will someday pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's No. 1 career scorer and could surpass Michael Jordan's six NBA championships.

Jan. 19, 2009 -- Brett Favre wanted a personal playoff best of four TD passes, that's why he and the Vikings pulled the classless move of running up the score against the Cowboys.

Ex-slugger is wrong to say that steroids only helped him recover from injury -- they turned him into baseball's King Kong.

Coach guided Cincinnati to 12-0 record -- he's entitled to go to Notre Dame or wherever else he so pleases.

Demolition of Patriots on Monday night proves that New Orleans is far and way the best team in the NFL.

The inevitable firing of coach Charlie Weis proves that the Fighting Irish can no longer be considered among college football's elite programs.

Yankees-Phillies is shaping up to be a great World Series, but CC Sabathia will make the difference as New York wins in six games.

Notre Dame coach must find a way to beat Pete Carroll, and he might have his best chance Saturday.

How can a team have the ball for more than three quarters and still lose? Ask Miami. They did it last night.

It's time for our playoff predictions, with Eli Manning and New York edging the San Diego Chargers in the Super Bowl.

Don't rip Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez -- he's trying hard to build a winner and deserves time to rebuild the Wolverines program.

Drugs and crimes often grab the sports headlines, but we are witnessing four of the greatest athletes of all-time dominate their respective sports: Usain Bolt, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and Michael Phelps.

Stupid decision to carry loaded gun into nightclub ruined what could have been an amazing career.

Pitchers have to protect the plate and their teammates, but throwing at batters -- especially head-hunting -- needs to stop. I don't want to see a star get injured.

The Bronx Bombers are 0-8 against Boston this season entering a 4-game series Thursday. How NY does will tell us a lot about their title chances.

I love watching Brett Favre play, and I think he has earned the right to change his mind if some contending team needs a QB partway through the season. If he really is retired, then congratulations, Brett. But I'll miss seeing you.

American League again proves to be too much for National League counterparts in All-Star Game.

Kobe and Magic represented the world of sports at the emotional farewell to the King of Pop, who made the soundtrack of our lives.

This is the time of year when teams can become title contenders with some smart moves, like the Celtics going after Rasheed Wallace.

The Suns dumped salary, while the Cavs made a panic move to bring in Shaq and mollify LeBron. This is a blockbuster deal that could bring James a title.

Hard to believe that Mickelson has finished runnerup at the U.S. Open five times, and please, no more excuses for Tiger Woods.

Phil Mickelson will ride the New York crowd to outlast Tiger Woods and come from behind on the final day at Bethpage Black to win the U.S. Open for his wife, Amy.

Derek Fisher proved the old man's still dangerous, and Dwight Howard is lousy on offense. These finals are over.

The Magic clawed back into the NBA finals with a Game 3 victory, but they had to play out of their minds and the Lakers were still in it at the end. If L.A. had hit free throws, it would have a 3-0 series lead now. So don't say the Magic are suddenly back in it.

Game 1 proved that Orlando has no answer for the superstar, so they'll have to double-team him the rest of the way and see if the other Lakers can step up.

The Lakers have the advantage over the Magic if Andrew Bynum can stay on the floor, meaning Orlando won't have anyone who can cover Pau Gasol. The Magic are a fabulous story, but the Lakers are deeper, tougher and more driven.

The Lakers are clearly the best team in the West, and they have a core of young players that will only improve.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas has Frankenstein boots, and Orlando once again is owning Cleveland.

With one of the greatest shots in NBA history, James saved the Cavaliers from sure doom against Magic in the East finals.

Michael Vick has paid the price for his crimes and deserves a second chance, although he needs to show he has changed and dump his old friends. He deserves a shot to start the next chaper in his life and play in the NFL.

Their Jekyll-and-Hyde performance in the playoffs has been mind-boggling, and could get them eliminated by the Rockets in Game 7.

It's a great time to be an NHL fan because the playoffs are so fantastic, but you never hear about it in the media. Fans need to come out and support their sport!

Positive drug test throws Ramirez into the same boat as a bunch of others whose careers are tarnished forever by drugs: Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro.

The Rockets' Game 1 victory over the Lakers was easy to predict because you knew Yao Ming would come to play. Houston is a tough opponent and Phil Jackson faces a tall order in getting L.A. into the conference finals.

Retired broadcaster became the NFL's best color man and larger-than-life figure, launched the best-selling video game ever, and was one of the greatest coaches of all-time.

Nick Swisher taking mound on Monday during rout was sad moment for a proud franchise.

A night after dazzling the A's, Angels pitcher Nick Adenhardt is gone. And because some idiot allegedly drank and drove. It's so sad.

North Carolina pounded Michigan State in the NCAA title game, and it was never a contest. The Heels won in impressive fashion and deserve to be called one of the greatest teams in history.

Woods' amazing rally at Bay Hill once again proved that he's the only game in town when it comes to golf.

Billy Gillispie deserved one more year at Kentucky, but now that he's gone, the Wildcats should hire Villanova's Jay Wright.

With international teams getting better and better, the U.S. can't afford to have its best American players not participating.

JT gives you the entire Final Four, with Pittsburgh beating Memphis to win the NCAA championship.

What a mind-boggling loss by the Dominican Republic in the first round of the WBC, but the Netherlands provided anything can happen in sports. This loss will end up hurting the WBC overall, however, because the Dominicans were one of the top, marquee teams in the event.

If prosecutors can't pin Barry Bonds down and bring him to trial, then let him back in baseball. He deserves a chance to prove he can still play.

Disgruntled slugger could force Dodgers hand by trying to get an offer from other teams, like the Yankees.

Don't rip the Colts for releasing Marvin Harrison, but here's hoping the all-time great finds a spot on a team and still has something left in his tank.

How do sports fans get grounded after all the A-Rod news? Volunteer as a coach in your community. Kids need it more than ever, and there's nothing like coaching and making a difference in your community. Try that and A-Rod's mess won't seem so bad.

Now I don't believe a word Alex Rodriguez says -- he lied about using steroids, and who's to say he's not lying now when he said he stopped? His "pressure" defense is weak, and he doesn't deserve to be a Hall of Famer.

Jeff Kent, the slugging second baseman, should go into the Hall on the first ballot. He has great numbers, and he never took a day off.

AFC championship game will be a great defensive duel, and in the NFC it will close but the Eagles are a bit too good even for the Cardinals' triple threat of Warner-Boldin-Fitzgerald.

Lewis let inmates run the asylum in Cincinnati, and the Chiefs have been a disgrace under Edwards. The Raiders' Tom Cable also might not keep his job either.

Late quarterback was perhaps the best all-around football players who ever lived and paved the way for the millions of dollars the modern players get.

Red Sox pitcher won a lot less games than retired Yankee, but helped deliver two World Series title while 'Moose' never did, despite making tons of money.

Free agent slugger deserves whatever he wants, and more, but not for anything more than three years.

Phillies fans are some of the best in the country.

49ers coach shouldn't have to tolerate ridiculous behavior by one of his players.

Teams like the Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs and others must win on Sunday, or else their playoff hopes will be looking doomed.

Angels manager's decision to call for a suicide squeeze bunt cost his team the game, and the playoff series against the Red Sox.

It's hard to believe how badly Chicago is playing against a team that barely finished above .500, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The way the media vultures have been attacking 79-year-old Raiders owner and his head coach shows how little credibility they have now.

Dallas Mavericks player needs to apologize for mocking the national anthem, just like NFL referee Ed Hochuli manned up about his blown call that cost the Chargers a game.

Tony Romo, Terrell Owens and the Cowboys showed in their Monday night win over the Eagles that they can score 40 points a game if they want to, but their defense is their big weakness.

Trojans have a bad habit of playing down to weaker opponents, but their strong defense will be too much to lose Saturday.

Tom Brady's season-ending knee injury is devastating to the Patriots, and backup Matt Cassell won't take New England to the Super Bowl. To say he will is to disrespect Brady.

QB Peyton Manning will win his second crown with a 31-27 victory in Super Bowl XLIII, among JT's many predictions for the season.

Florida quarterback will lose to USC in the national title game, and also will be runnerup to West Virginia's Pat White in the Heisman Trophy balloting.

Jamaican Olympic star is a shot in the arm for the sport of track and field.

By getting one of the greatest pitchers of all-time, L.A. proved again they want to win a title now, unlike San Diego.

Time is running out to make the playoffs for the Bronx Bombers and their $209 million payroll.

American swimmer is showing us true greatness, along the lines of Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan, and could go down in history as the greatest Olympic athlete ever.

Ex-Packers QB didn't get his primary trade location, but he'll still turn the Jets into a playoff contender this season.

Manny Ramirez's legacy is complete in Boston with his two World Series wins, but he paved his way for a deal to the Dodgers when he didn't suit up against the Yankees last week. He could have stayed in Boston forever.

The Brickyard 400 was an unwatchable disaster because of the tire issue, and NASCAR owes its fans a refund, an apology and an explanation.

With the Marlins and Rays in the baseball playoff hunt, there is no excuse for the terrible crowds they're getting.

If Greg Norman wins the British Open at the age of 53, nothing tops it so far this year -- not Tiger, not even the Giants beating the 18-0 Patriots.

In the wake of Elton Brand's surprising jump to the 76ers, we should celebrate athletes such as Derek Jeter, Tom Brady and Derrick Brooks who remain loyal to their franchies.

Alex Rodriguez's image is taking a big hit as news of his divorce comes out, but the damage to his bank account will be even greater.

The Sonics' move to Oklahoma City is devastating for Seattle's NBA fans -- worse than having a losing franchise is having no team at all. Fans need to always fight for your teams, because when a franchise moves, it might not come back.

Don't get me wrong, the Rays are a good team. But wear and tear and their lack of experience will catch up with this young squad in the second half of the season and they'll miss the playoffs.

Bulldogs overcame so much to finally wind up beating Georgia for the college baseball title.

After a season of controversies, the NBA ended on a high note as the Celtics proved that defense and teamwork win championships. Boston is clearly the best team in the NBA.

After Tiger Woods' thrilling 19-hole playoff victory over Rocco Mediate to win the U.S. Open, one thing is clear: Tiger Woods is the greatest athlete of all time. Better than Ali, better than Jordan.

Fisher, Odom and Gasol are going to start picking it up, and Kobe could catch on fire in Game 5. Stay tuned.

Kobe, Phil Jackson & co. have come a long way with their victory over the Spurs in the Western finals.

Spurs coach miscalculated during Lakers' comeback from 20-point deficit.

Defending champions have been pushed, but New Orleans has laid down like dogs a couple of times in this series. They'll do it again Monday night in Game 7.

Because of videotapes from ex-employee, we all now know that New England cheated for years, even when they were winning titles.

San Antonio looks overmatched against New Orleans, and must win Game 3 or they are finished.

Rocket's spouse must proclaim publicly that her husband's relationship with Mindy McReady was purely platonic. Otherwise, his reputation is toast.

Very few teams would touch this talented disaster of a player, but it likes Jerry Jones will do anything to win another Super Bowl.

Hard to believe that one year after shocking the Mavericks, Golden State will be watching the playoffs at home.

Star is the greatest athlete in the world right now, and he'll win his fifth Masters title.

New executive boss Donnie Walsh has no reason to keep struggling coach around on this horrible team.

The 'Rays' won't be devilish anymore, the Nationals will be decent, and other baseball season predictions.

Cowboys are getting troublesome but talented defensive back for not a whole lot, and that's a great move by owner Jerry Jones.

Nation's No. 1 defense will lift Badgers to Elite Eight, and other Sweet 16 predictions.

After early rounds with few upsets, this could be one of the most exciting NCAA tourneys in recent memory, and the Jayhawks have the ferocious defense to win it all. Here are my bracket picks.

Troubled golfer has far too much talent and personality for his career to be spiraling downhill like it is.

Here's hoping that the mid-major universities do some damage during the NCAA basketball tournament.

The Packers QB looked tired at his retirement press conference, but he did leave a little wiggle room to return to the NFL.

New England Patriots were smart to re-sign Randy Moss, who along with quarterback Tom Brady forms the NFL's most potent 1-2 offensive punch.

Gone are the days when you could count on Boston being a perennial also-ran. This is the best team in baseball and could win its third World Series in the past five years.

The reason Woods kicks everyone's butt on the PGA Tour is that he works harder than anyone else, and is physically and mentally stronger.

The big trades -- like Big Ben to the Cavs, Gasol to the Lakers, Kidd to the Mavs -- means that the NBA title race is up for grabs this season.

Yankees pitcher has apologized for using performance-enhancing drugs, but the only reason is because he got caught.

7-time Cy Young winner will never be prosecuted because of Brian McNamee's weak credibility, but the pitching legend's legacy has been tattered, probably beyond repair.

Watching living legend pitcher and his ex-trainer Brian McNamee squirm and try to dodge questions from Congress on Wednesday will be some of the greatest TV viewing in baseball history.

Give Suns general manager Steve Kerr credit, because he knows trading for O'Neal is the only way his team is going to beat the Spurs and reach the NBA Finals.

Super Bowl XLII was the most incredible game I've ever witnessed, and New England and Tom Brady will always be remembered as the greatest team that didn't win the big one.

Being a lifelong N.Y. fan, I would love to see the Giants end the Patriots' perfect run in the Super Bowl on Sunday. But I picked the Pats to win the title before the season began, and I'm sticking with it.

Veteran defensive end will have to disrupt quarterback Tom Brady for New York to shock the New England Patriots and the sports world in Super Bowl XLII.

NFL legend's criticisms of star golfer's weak response to 'lynch' joke bring up a sad fact: today's high-paid athletes do very little to fight for social justice like their predecessors in the 1960s and '70s did.

The Giants have all the momentum and many are second-guessing the Patriots as we head into the Super Bowl. But it still would be the biggest upset in history if New York were to win.

It's unbelievable that MLB commissioner has received contract extension through 2012, with baseball's reputation in tatters over performance-enhancing drugs.

Don't expect the Chargers to pull off the impossible against the Patriots, and the Giants will shock the Packers in Lambeau Field.

All the home teams and favorites -- Cowboys, Packers, Colts and Patriots -- will win in the second round of the playoffs this weekend.

The BCS system isn't perfect, but LSU proved with a dominating win over Ohio State that it is a worthy champion. The Tigers' victory was more lopsided than the score indicated.

Lackluster, non-competitive games like West Virginia-Oklahoma, USC-Illinois and Georgia-Hawaii have turned this bowl season into a nightmare, and the BCS is to blame for not getting good matchups.

Any NFL team that rests its starters in the final week of the regular season hurts the integrity of the game, and fans shouldn't stand for it.

You're telling me no players from the NFC South were good enough to be voted in? But all praises go to Patriots selection Randy Moss, who just might be the MVP this season.

Wolverines did a great job in getting West Virginia head coach, and not LSU's egomaniac Les Miles.

Commissioner Bud Selig should resign after the blockbuster report highlighted how we have been living in the Steroid Era in baseball.

Lead attorney Billy Martin's arrogance and belief that QB would win dogfighting case led Vick to being sentenced to nearly two years in prison.

Floyd Mayweather is too fast and too mentally prepared to lose to Britain's Ricky Hatton in their WBC welterweight title fight on Saturday.

Ravens had ideal chance to end Patriots' unbeaten season, but Baltimore coaches screw it up with dumb time out on Monday night.

Sure, Dallas is 11-1 after beating Green Bay, but defense has looked shaky all season. So, don't pencil in Cowboys just yet for Super Bowl XLII.

No. 1-ranked Tigers are beating everyone in their path, and deserve chance to play for national championship.

Michael Vick and Barry Bonds have put a damper on this year in sports, but don't forget you're in an age with Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Alex Rodriguez and others who might be the greatest EVER in their sports.

Alex Rodriguez is having a heck of an offseason, with his third MVP award and a huge contract extension on the way. He will go down as the greatest player -- statistically -- of all time. But A-Rod still needs a title to truly validate his career.

Steelers' defense can give Patriots real test on Dec. 9, and Seattle has chance at No. 2 seed in NFC.

The once-mighty San Francisco 49ers hit rock-bottom in their 24-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and their former No. 1 draft pick quarterback is terrible.

If the Belichick-Brady machine goes 19-0, they'll be No. 1 all-time team in NFL history. But if they lose even one game ...

Mike Tomlin outcoached Brian Billick in the Steelers' big win over the Ravens, setting up a great Pittsburgh-New England game later in the season.

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Indianapolis QB Peyton Manning is playing at home, and that's the only reason I'm going with the big upset pick.

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Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox, who won their second World Series in four years and are set up for more titles. They spend for big talent and develop their prospects.

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After letting Curt Schilling off the hook in Game 2 and managing almost no offense, the Rockies showed they don't stand a chance against the Red Sox in the World Series.

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If you're a fan of an NFL team other than Indy or New England, it's a good year for rebuilding, because these two teams are far and away the best.

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The Yankees gave Joe Torre a fair offer, and the team was smart to give him a slight paycut with incentives. He still is one of the great Yankee managers of all time, but you still have to win it all to stay.

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The Indians have the mental edge over the suddenly struggling Red Sox, especially with Boston's pitching woes.

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The Redskins are one of the early surprises, the Packers should bounce back and Brady will outshine Romo this Sunday.

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The Yankees’ manager had the talent and players to probably win six or seven World Series and the team just couldn’t get going. Should we shed a tear for Joe?

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Even with baseball playoffs going on, the NFL will be huge with Jaguars-Chiefs, Seahawks-Steelers, Lions-Redskins, Bears-Packers as games to watch.

The Mets and Padres missed the playoffs, both blowing it down the stretch, with future Hall of Famers Tom Glavine and Trevor Hoffman choking when it counted most.

Barry Bonds played his final game with the Giants, and San Francisco fans gave him a rousing goodbye. But the star shouldn't be let off the hook, because I believe he prolonged his career illegally.

Saints quarterback has looked terrible this season, especially in Monday's beatdown by the Titans, and his star second-year running back must do even more with Deuce McAllister out for the season.

JT makes his picks for Sunday's and Monday's games, including the big Cowboys-Bears tussle.

QB Donovan McNabb and coach Andy Reid are starting to take a lot of heat for Philadelphia's 0-2 start to the NFL season.

Videotaping spy scandal is embarrassing for coach, but does nothing to take away from the dynasty he and the New England Patriots have created.

After a great week of stories from Week 1, the NFL season will get even better, headlined by the bad blood of Chargers-Patriots. Take New England to win!

The defending champions and quarterback Peyton Manning look awesome in opening game rout of New Orleans Saints.

The Wolverines are the laughingstock of college football after losing to Appalachian State, and that is the final straw on the camel in head coach Lloyd Carr's job.

Rodney Harrison's admission that he used HGH brings up a question: How many other NFL players are using?

From NFL fans to Falcons owner Arthur Blank, the sports world is still grappling with how to react to Michael Vick's apology after his guilty plea in the dogfighting case.

Looking to the college football season, the Trojans and Tigers are clearly the top two teams, with USC the likely champs. But Michigan, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Florida and Louisville could all play spoiler.

The Yankees' loss to the Angels on Tuesday night was one of the worst in the team's history, and George Steinbrenner must fire Brian Cashman immediately for relying on Mike Mussina.

Yankees slugger didn't even get slap on wrist for admitting steroid use, so other players can feel safe to come forward.

His alleged dogfighting partners are turning on him, and this could be the first time in history a $100 million-plus pro athlete spends time in the slammer.

It didn't make much sense when the former home run king, the president and the baseball commissioner congratulated Bonds for his 756th home run. I'd like to know what their intentions were.

Michael Irvin won a lot of fans with his honest Hall of Fame speech. He owned up to his faults in front of his children and showed his true character.

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Indians' collapse has made for crazy chase in American League, and National League is wild also.

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As coach, husband, father, friend or philanthropist, the late San Francisco 49ers legend was a champion, innovator and as unique as they come.

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Michael Vick and his handlers should be ashamed of how poorly he came off before and after his hearing Thursday. Vick should have addressed the media himself to proclaim his innocence.

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Enough about the bad news. Let's hear it for Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester, a true hero who beat cancer and has come back strong.

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With the Red Sox reeling and few teams hot, the Yankees can make noise if they can swing a deadline deal.

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It's one step forward, two steps back for Barry Bonds. After he stands up as a leader and admits his struggles, why does he have to take out his anger on the media?

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Alex Rodriguez holds all the cards and could get a $35 million contract from the Yankees, because New York is desperate and must sign the slugger before the team moves into its new ballpark.

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The second-half races will be wild, with the Dodgers, Cubs, Tigers, Red Sox, Angels and Mets winning their divisions -- if they make the right moves.

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There's a lot to like about NASCAR, from the passion of the fans to the character of the drivers to the adrenaline rush. Go to a race and you'll be hooked.

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After Roger Clemens earned his 350th career win, some fans wondered if he had used performance-enhancing drugs to prolong his career. And although I don't think he did, we'll never know for sure.

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Don't sugarcoat it - Chris Benoit was a villain and shouldn't be treated as a hero. His murder-suicide was a senseless tragedy.

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Finally, some team in the NFL gets it. The Bears had to cut Tank Johnson, an embarrassment to their franchise. Now the Titans should do the same thing with Pacman Jones.

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Don't be like an Atlanta Braves fan and scalp your tickets when you know they'll be bought by the opponent.

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Pacman Jones showed he doesn't care enough about football, so the Titans should make a statement and dump him.

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How dare Bud Selig threaten to suspend Jason Giambi and not touch Barry Bonds!

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LeBron James and the Cavaliers look like they want to get autographs from the Spurs instead of play for a championship.

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Tim Duncan will win his fourth NBA title with the Spurs, although the Cavs and LeBron won't go away easily.

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Billy Donovan blew everyone away with his success at Florida, so expect him to do more of the same and win a title with the Magic.

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Duncan & co. turned Western Conference finals against Jazz into a laugher.

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On Memorial Day weekend, let's take time to honor the U.S. troops, many of whom are huge sports fans.

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LeBron James blew it when he passed to Donyell Marshall for a 3-pointer instead of attacking the basket at the end of Game 1 against the Pistons. James needs to put the game on his shoulders if the Cavs are to win the series.

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The Yankees are languishing far behind the Red Sox in the AL East and playing with no passion. They are in big trouble, and if they're not within striking distance by June, then the Yanks must replace Joe Torre with Larry Bowa.

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The NBA must suspend Spurs forward Robert Horry at least two games after his dirty hit on Suns guard Steve Nash at the end of Game 4 of their series. The Spurs lost their cool, lost the game and probably will lose the series.

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Why does Curt Schilling have to apologize for speaking from his heart about Barry Bonds?

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The New York Yankees needed Roger Clemens in a big way -- they need his talent and the excitement he brings, to the city and the players. Maybe he'll ignite them, but the only true payoff will be if they reach the World Series again.

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Oscar De La Hoya needs to beat Floyd Mayweather to secure his legacy as one of the best ever, but Mayweather is too strong and too good. He will win in what we hope is a classic bout.

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Good riddance to Randy Moss, who packed it in once the Raiders started losing. He has a new chance with the Pats, but his Hall of Fame legacy is on the line. And he's no Jerry Rice.

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The Raiders should select JaMarcus Russell with the No. 1 pick, but expect a few surprises in the first 10 picks.

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Kobe Bryant acted like a 6-year-old in Game 2 against the Suns, passing up shots because the media had criticized him. And now the Lakers are doomed.

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The Yankees choked badly against the Red Sox, and there's plenty of blame to go around.

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Mariners phenom Felix Hernandez stole the show from Daisuke Matsuzaka by dominating the Red Sox with a one-hit shutout. This 21-year-old is coming of age, and this gem will stand up as one of the top five pitching performances of the season.

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Congratulations to Zach Johnson, but the Masters was a horrible tournament to watch because no one went low.

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Eddie Robinson was a true gentleman and a leader of men, and he deserves to be honored for his great deeds.

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Kobe Bryant is the most dominant player in the league and should be MVP instead of Dirk Nowitzki or Steve Nash.

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Fans are outraged and the Celtics should fire coach Doc Rivers after his experiment with bench players failed against the Bobcats.

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Shocking tourney loss proves again that Coach K, Blue Devil fans can’t handle losing.

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Want to win your NCAA pool? Here's the Final Four, with Kansas beating Ohio State to win it all.

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Adalius Thomas' jump to the Patriots highlights a wild week in free agency. He can have the same impact as Lawrence Taylor!

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Applaud the Sacramento Kings for moving quickly to suspend Ron Artest, and they need to cut him if he is guilty of shoving a woman and preventing her from calling 911.

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Mayweather's magic: Floyd Mayweather will knock out Oscar De La Hoya, proving he's perhaps the best boxer ever.

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Ohio State, Kansas, Florida and UCLA should be No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, but the Big Dance will be wide-open this year.

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San Diego makes the safe pick -- the wrong pick -- in Norv Turner, while Kevin Harvick goes for broke to win the Daytona 500.

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JT the Brick’s Rant: Yankees’ reliever has lot of nerve asking for new contract.

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On paper, succeeding Marty Schottenheimer as Chargers head coach would be a great job -- why not Bill Parcells?

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Wade Phillips wasn't the Cowboys' first choice as head coach, and his hiring is a big mistake and won't lead to a Super Bowl.

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For every great comeback, there's an equally impressive collapse. Just ask New England.

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But Manning has momentum, the Colts defense is playing well, and Indy will reach its first Super Bowl.

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Getting less than 25 percent of the Hall vote is an injustice to McGwire, who made many positive contributions.

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Why did Nick Saban leave the Dolphins? Because the lying coach knew he wouldn't win with his current roster. There's no loyalty in sports anymore.

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From Jim Mora Jr. to T.O. and Trump, send out the year in style as these coaches, players stick their feet in their mouths.

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Hallelujah, prima donna, classless receiver Terrell Owens wasn't elected to the Pro Bowl, and that's the right decision.

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The 76ers have hurt his trade value, but every team should be trying to deal for this superstar, who still has skills.

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Michigan and Wisconsin got screwed by the BCS, but credit Urban Meyer for campaigning for Florida to play in the title game.

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Baseball writers attempt to keep ex-slugger out of Hall of Fame is pure hypocrisy.

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The Detroit Lions are so bad, they don't deserve to play in front of the nation on Thanksgiving anymore. Get 'em off the TV!

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The Texas Tech coach pushes the envelope sometimes, but I'd be proud to send my sons to play for him.

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NASCAR has replaced baseball as America's No. 2 sport, and the title is up for grabs in the final two races this year. Pick Jimmie Johnson to win it all. Visit http://jtthebrick.msnbc.com for more.

The first day of the pro basketball season is lame, and the Miami Heat still looks like the best team in the league. Visit http://jtthebrick.msnbc.com for more.

Bud Selig has done a lot of good for baseball, but don't forget he's brushed over a lot of flaws, too. Visit http://jtthebrick.msnbc.com for more.

Want what's best for college football? Hope that an undefeated team gets cheated out of a shot at the national title. Visit http://jtthebrick.msnbc.com for more.

Can anyone stop the Bears in the NFC? Donovan McNabb and the Eagles could. Visit http://jtthebrick.msnbc.com for more.

It's a huge showdown weekend for some NFL powers - here's the picks you need to hear. Visit http://jtthebrick.msnbc.com for more.

The Cowboys say Terrell Owens is OK, but watch out for a meltdown later this season. Visit http://jtthebrick.msnbc.com for more.